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(KGYY) Gary/Chicago International Airport

No ratings | 5 reviews
Gary/Chicago, IN
(219) 949-4925

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
12/30, 02/20

Longest paved runway: 8,859 ft (2,700 m)

Elevation:
597 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Communications Prvdd By Terre Haute Radio On Freq 122.3 (Crownpoint Rco).
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0500-2200
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0500-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
Hangar, Landing, Parking, Ramp, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
B. Coleman Aviation
Gary Jet Center, Inc.
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:38 am - 8:16 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:47 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:07 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.19
100LL (full)
$4.69
Jet-A (full)
$4.69
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

Distance Calculator

Distance From:

Distance To:

Gary/Chicago Intl


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

(219) 977-7777

Ray's Shrimp House

(219) 944-8545
(219) 977-9514

D's Bar-B-Que & Jerk

(219) 427-1318

Vienna Snacks

(219) 949-5534

El Norteno

(219) 944-9326

Elio's Hot Dogs

(219) 944-8155

Steel City Cheese Steaks

(219) 977-9621

Genova Pizza

(219) 397-4008
(219) 932-9999
GYY
Star Plaza Theatre
Majestic Star Casino
Horseshoe Casino
Genesis Convention Center
Ameristar Casino
Micheal Jackson Home
Ray's Shrimp House
Church's Chicken
D's Bar-B-Que & Jerk
Vienna Snacks
El Norteno
Elio's Hot Dogs
Steel City Cheese Steaks
Genova Pizza
Yellow Cab

Flying Clubs

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Runway 12/30

Dimensions:
8,859 × 150 ft
(2,700 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 75,000 lbs
Double wheel: 157,000 lbs
Double tandem: 175,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 250,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 706/R/C/X/U
FAA
Designator:1230
Elevation: 596.8 ft 591.3 ft
Heading: 126° magnetic
124° true
306° magnetic
304° true
Gradient: 0.06% down 0.06% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Runway visual range: Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/a 900 ft
ILS/LOC:n/a ILS/DME
Obstructions:

Antenna, 1,248 ft Left ft of center, 93 ft high, 3,777 ft from end, 38:1 clearance slope

Pole, 220 ft Left ft of center, 68 ft high, 3,422 ft from end, 47:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

Runway 02/20

Dimensions:
3,604 × 100 ft
(1,098 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 18,000 lbs
Double wheel: 28,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Na for Unsked Acr with At Least 31 Pax Seats Exc for Tax between Rwy 12/30 & Twy A.
FAA
Pcr Value: 121/R/C/X/U
FAA
Designator:0220
Elevation: 589.1 ft 589.3 ft
Heading: 023° magnetic
021° true
203° magnetic
201° true
Gradient: 0.01% up 0.01% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Road, Both-Sides, 42 ft high, 1,050 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope

Pole, 289 ft Right ft of center, 37 ft high, 833 ft from end, 17:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: GYY
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KGYY. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: GYY
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NOTAM count: 21 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
05/048 05/18/2025 0153 12/31/2025 2359
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1242450) 413647.70N0872520.70W (0.4NM SW GYY) 696.9FT (100.7FT AGL) U/S
5/6558 04/15/2025 1814
ODP GARY/CHICAGO INTL, GARY/CHICAGO, IN. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 8A... TAK…
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07/016 07/07/2025 0709 08/21/2025 0604
OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2016-AGL-4784-OE) 414134N0873127W (6.7NM NW GYY) 815FT (230FT AGL) U/S
4/9855 12/20/2024 1912
IAP GARY/CHICAGO INTL, GARY/CHICAGO, IN. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 30, AMDT 2A... LPV DA** 841/HAT 250 ALL CATS. DISR…
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06/059 06/17/2025 1135 08/01/2025 0537
OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2016-AGL-4783-OE) 414127N0873127W (6.6NM NW GYY) 795FT (209FT AGL) U/S
07/002 07/01/2025 0402 07/31/2025 2359
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 413955.00N0872855.00W (3NM NW GYY) UNKNOWN (226FT AGL) U/S
07/001 07/01/2025 0401 07/31/2025 2359
OBST STACK LGT (ASN 2009-AGL-779-OE) 414027N0872908W (4.8NM NW GYY) 907FT (315FT AGL) U/S
07/072 07/23/2025 2039 07/30/2025 2200
TWY A4 BTN TWY A AND RWY 12/30 CLSD LGTD AND BARRICADED

Additional Remarks

Arng: Operations 1230Z-2330Z++ Tues-Fri. Mil F/W or R/W Prkg or Svc on Arng Ramp 24 Hr Prior Permission Required - 219-977-2017.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Birds & Wildlife on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower is Clsd CTC Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Line of Sight Na between Intersecting Rwy Ends.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy A, A1-A8 & C North of Rwy 12/30 Avbl to Acr More Than 9 Pax Seats.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy F Mil Use Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Unctld Vehicles N Side Ramps.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Clsd to Sked Acr Operations Gtr Than 9 Pax Seats; Unsked Acr Operations Gtr Than 30 Pax Seats 1 Hr Ppr; Index B Arff 1 Hr Ppr; Index C Arff 4 Hr Prior Permission Required - 219-949-4910.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 41.61725, -87.41453
  • 41° 37′ 2.1″ N, 87° 24′ 52.3″ W
  • 41° 37.035′ N, 87° 24.872′ W
ARTCC:
Chicago (ZAU)
App/Depart Control Facility:
C90
Chart:
NACO: Chicago Sectional
FSS:
Terre Haute (HUF)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
02W (1990)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 10 secs
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 10 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 10 secs
AM
When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd Actvt MALSR Rwy 30; REIL Rwy 02, 12 & 20; MIRL Rwy 02/20; HIRL Rwy 12/30 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 133.1 Chicago
ARNG OPS 139.6 Gary
ARNG OPS 38.3 Gary
ATIS 134.575 Gary
AWOS-3PT 134.575T
(219) 944-0010
Gary
CTAF 125.6 Gary
Ground Control 121.9 Gary
LUCIT STAR 133.1 Chicago
Tower 125.6 Gary

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KGYY. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

METARs from this airport:

KGYY
VFR
Obsv:
11:45 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
7 SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.01 "Hg
Temp:
24.0 °C (75.2 °F)
Dew Pt:
24.0 °C (75.2 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 11000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KIGQ
7 nm SW
VFR
Obsv:
12:15 PM GMT
(20 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.03 "Hg
Temp:
22.5 °C (72.5 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.5 °C (72.5 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 8000' AGL
  • Overcast 10000' AGL
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KMDW
18 nm NW
VFR
Obsv:
11:53 AM GMT
(42 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.01 "Hg
Temp:
26.1 °C (79.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.8 °C (73.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 4500' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 6500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 9000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 15000' AGL
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KVPZ
21 nm SE
VFR
Obsv:
12:09 PM GMT
(26 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.03 "Hg
Temp:
22.2 °C (72.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
21.7 °C (71.1 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 200' AGL
  • Overcast 11000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from this airport:

KGYY TAF
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6 SM
Wind:
260°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 4500' AGL
Wx:
Mist
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Today 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
360°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 4:00 PM - Tomorrow 7:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
070°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 4:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
Rainshowers
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Tomorrow 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
170°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 800' AGL
  • Broken clouds 1000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
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TAFs from nearby airports:

KMDW TAF
18 nm NW
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
360°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 4:00 PM - Tomorrow 7:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
070°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 4:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
Rainshowers
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Tomorrow 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
160°
@ 7 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1200' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 900' AGL
  • Broken clouds 1200' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
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Tomorrow 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
230°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KORD TAF
31 nm NW
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
360°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 4:00 PM - Tomorrow 7:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
070°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 4:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
Rainshowers
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Tomorrow 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
160°
@ 7 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1200' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 900' AGL
  • Broken clouds 1200' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
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Tomorrow 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
230°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KDPA TAF
41 nm NW
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 7:00 PM - Tomorrow 7:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
070°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 4:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
Rainshowers
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Tomorrow 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
160°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1200' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 900' AGL
  • Broken clouds 1200' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Daniel Vicari
6001-C Airport Rd
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 949-4925 (Office)

Owner

Gary/Chicago Airport Authority District
6001 Industrial Hwy
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 949-9722 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
No ratings | 5 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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    9/18/16
    ANDREW M.
    Had an excellent quick turn this afternoon at the Gary Jet Center. 100LL was amazingly reasonable for the area (although there was a $3.90 municipal landing fee even though I bought gas). Excellent facility and even though I arrived in a C152 the sta…
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    9/13/15
    RALPH T.
    I use KGYY regularly when I go to Chicago. I've always used Gary Jet Center. Line crew and desk manager are superb. Always a great experience. Needed a minor repair one time and it was handled very well. They always offer hangar space which is good d…
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    6/21/15
    JOHN H.
    This is our go-to airport for trips into Chicago. I fly a Cirrus and both FBOs treat us great when we arrive. If it's stormy or raining they'll put the plane in shelter and they drive their shuttles to the plane so you can load up and head to the tra…
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    7/24/14
    CRAIG C.
    Flew in in a single Bonanza for a meeting in Chicago on Sunday, 20 July. Was promptly meet by the folks at B. Coleman and taken to the train station to meet our train into the city. On our return they picked us up at the train station, helped us with…
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    3/21/14
    JOHN M.
    I arrived midmorning in a C182 and was promptly parked in front of the FBO and met by Dennis who had our bags and us in a sedan to the train station within 10 minutes. Dennis was great. Cynthia checked us in at the desk and was both professional and …
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