Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
GUC
ICAO Code
KGUC
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (serving Gunnison and Crested Butte) is a regional airport in western Colorado that handles scheduled regional airline flights and general aviation. Passenger numbers are seasonal with peaks during winter ski season and summer recreation periods.

Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
Elevation: 2340 m
38.5347, -106.9346

Getting to and From Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport #

Ground access is primarily by car or shuttle. The airport is typically a 20-40 minute drive to Gunnison and about 35-60 minutes to Crested Butte depending on conditions and exact destinations. Scheduled shuttle services and private transfers operate seasonally; taxis and rental cars are the most common options.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport #

Facilities are focused on regional travelers: a single small passenger terminal with check-in and waiting area, limited food/drink options (often seasonal), basic restrooms, and rental car counters. There are no major airline lounges. Wi‑Fi may be available but can be slow; charging outlets are limited in public seating areas.

Tips for Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport #

  • If you have an early or late flight in ski season, check winter road and weather updates - Gunnison is high-elevation and weather impacts access.
  • Reserve rental cars in advance during winter and summer peak seasons (access to Crested Butte requires road travel).

Weather & Climate near Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport #

Climate

Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -21°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 18 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-21° -3°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 7°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-10°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6° 13°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 19°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 19°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

88 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
24°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
27°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 43 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
26°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
22°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

77 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6° 16°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 7°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-11°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-19° -1°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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