Grand Canyon National Park Airport — Grand Canyon - Tusayan, United States

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Looking for the Grand Canyon - Tusayan airport code? Grand Canyon National Park Airport's IATA code is GCN (ICAO: KGCN).

Distance & flight time from GCN

Grand Canyon National Park Airport

Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) is located in Tusayan, Arizona, just outside the South Rim entrance to Grand Canyon National Park, one of the most visited natural landmarks in the world. GCN handles a substantial volume of scenic air tours and sightseeing flights, along with general aviation traffic, though scheduled commercial airline service has fluctuated over the years depending on carrier interest. The airport is notable for being one of the busiest in the United States by aircraft operations despite modest passenger numbers, largely due to the sheer volume of helicopter and small fixed-wing tour flights departing daily. Its proximity to the canyon rim makes it a key logistical point for tourism infrastructure in the surrounding area.

Runways at Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
03/218999 ft (2743 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS124.3 MHz
ATISATIS124.3 MHz
CNTRLOS ANGELES CNTR124.85 MHz
CTAFCTAF119 MHz
GNDGND121.9 MHz
RDOPRESCOTT RDO122.3 MHz
TWRCANYON TWR119 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.95 MHz

Airports near Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

GCN is Grand Canyon National Park Airport near Tusayan, popular with visitors booking scenic flights; distinct from Las Vegas or Phoenix airports that many tourists also use to reach the canyon.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Grand Canyon National Park Airport?

The IATA code for Grand Canyon National Park Airport is GCN.

What is the ICAO code for Grand Canyon National Park Airport?

The ICAO code for Grand Canyon National Park Airport is KGCN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.