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Garden City Regional Airport

GCK · KGCK · Garden City, KS · 2,891 ft elevation · var 5E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KGCK / GCK
Coordinates
37.9275, -100.7240
Elevation
2,891 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
Sectional chart
WICHITA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA
NOTAM facility
GCK
Attendance
ALL 0700-2100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
8 SE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:49 AM10:49Z
Sunrise06:20 AM11:20Z
Sunset09:08 PM02:08Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:40 PM02:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:40 PM → 05:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:08 PM → 05:20 AM

Plan a flight from KGCK

Runway 12/30

5,700 ft × 100 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 48k, Double wheel 60k.

12
Heading
130° mag · 135° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
30
Heading
310° mag · 315° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 17/35

7,299 ft × 100 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 76k, Double wheel 91k, Dual tandem 125k.

17
Heading
175° mag · 180° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
35
Heading
355° mag · 0° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS
Traffic pattern
Left

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ASOS121.325
CNTR125.2KANSAS CITY CNTR
CTAF118.15
GND119
RDO122.45WICHITA RDO
TWR118.15
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
GCK · Garden CityVORTAC113.30r354° / 0.5 NM
DDC · Dodge CityVORTAC108.20r270° / 34.3 NM

Airport diagram

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Approaches

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF GARDEN CITY
CITY HALL, BOX 499, GARDEN CITY, KS
620-276-1190
Manager
MS. RACHELLE POWELL
2225 S. AIR SERVICE RD. 112, GARDEN CITY, KS
620-276-1190

Remarks FAA

  • CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP PPR 48 HRS CALL AMGR (620) 276-1190/(620) 290-3810. ARFF INDEX B PROVIDED.
  • RY 35 DESIGNATED THE CALM WIND RY.
  • AIR CARRIER OPS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF 15 MINUTES BEFORE OR AFTER SCHEDULED ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES WITHOUT PRIOR COORDINATION WITH AMGR AND CONFIRMATION THAT ARFF IS AVBL PRIOR TO LDNG OR TKOF.
  • IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR CARRIER DIVERSION OR OTHER IRREGULAR OPERATIONS EVENTS, AIRCRAFT OPERATORS SHOULD CONTACT AMGR 620-290-3810. FACILITY CONSTRAINTS INCLUDE: LACK OF INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER PROCESSING FACILITIES, LIMITED NUMBER OF PARKING POSITIONS AND LIMITED TERMINAL SPACE FOR PASSENGERS.
  • ATCT BLIND SPOT ON THE NORTH TWY A HOLD BAY.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • ACTVT MIRL RY 12/30 & HIRL RY 17/35; REIL RYS 17; 12; 30 & MALSR RY 35 - CTAF. PAPI RYS 12 & 30 AND VASI RYS 17 & 35 ON 24 HRS.
  • FOR SVC AFTER HRS CALL 620-275-5055.
  • EMAIL: RACHELLE.POWELL@GARDENCITYKS.US
  • FAX 620-276-1192
  • FOR MILITARY FUEL CALL 620-275-5055.
  • PCR VALUE: 290/R/D/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 270/R/D/W/T

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