Garden City Regional Airport — Garden City, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereGarden City Regional Airport in Garden City uses the IATA code GCK, with KGCK as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from GCK
Garden City Regional Airport
Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) serves Garden City in southwestern Kansas, a hub for the region's agriculture and meatpacking industries. GCK provides scheduled commercial service under the Essential Air Service program, connecting this rural community to larger hub airports for onward travel, alongside general aviation traffic supporting local agribusiness and energy sector operations. The airport sits amid Kansas's expansive farmland, and its role is fundamentally about maintaining reliable air access for a community many hours' drive from major metropolitan airports like Denver or Wichita. Beyond passenger service, GCK also supports agricultural aviation activity common throughout the High Plains, including crop-dusting and related operations tied to the surrounding wheat and cattle economy.
Runways at Garden City Regional Airport (GCK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5700 ft (1737 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | CON |
| 17/35 | 7299 ft (2225 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Garden City Regional Airport (GCK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 121.325 MHz |
| CNTR | KANSAS CITY CNTR | 125.2 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.15 MHz |
| GND | GND | 119 MHz |
| RDO | WICHITA RDO | 122.45 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.15 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Garden City Regional Airport (GCK)
- Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) — 69.0 km (42.9 mi)
- Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) — 100.4 km (62.4 mi)
- Guymon Municipal Airport (GUY) — 154.6 km (96.1 mi)
- Hays Regional Airport (HYS) — 162.4 km (100.9 mi)
- Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) — 173.1 km (107.6 mi)
- Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) — 181.5 km (112.8 mi)
- West Woodward Airport (WWR) — 196.9 km (122.3 mi)
- Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) — 197.0 km (122.4 mi)
GCK identifies Garden City Regional Airport in Kansas, relevant to travelers checking Essential Air Service flight options; not to be confused with similarly named Garden City airports elsewhere in the US.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Garden City Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Garden City Regional Airport is GCK.
What is the ICAO code for Garden City Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Garden City Regional Airport is KGCK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.