Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
KGUC, Gunnison, CO
- Longest runway
- 7/25 (9,400 ft)
About 30 miles to Crested Butte
Gunnison-Crested Butte airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Crested Butte
Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional is about 40 minutes from Crested Butte and has a 9,400-foot runway.
- Main airport
- GUC / KGUC
- Elevation
- 7,680 ft
- Longest runway
- 7/25 (9,400 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Crested Butte
The airport sits at about 7,700 feet. Snowstorms and cold are common in winter.
Ski season and summer wildflowers are the busiest times.
Planning a trip? See our private jet ski trips guide.
Crested Butte Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Crested Butte
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
High Elevation
Altitude and cold affect aircraft performance; operators plan loads carefully.
Winter Weather
Allow for de-icing and storm delays.
When Demand Peaks in Crested Butte
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to March
- Ski season.
- July
- Wildflower season.
Flight Times and Prices to Crested Butte
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to GUC for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,745 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 708 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,776 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 688 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,036 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,300–$17,700 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 906 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 841 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 482 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Crested Butte
Light and midsize jets fly from Texas and the Midwest; super-midsize jets fly from the coasts.
Crested Butte Private Jet Questions
Which airport serves Crested Butte?
Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional (GUC), about 40 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from Dallas to Crested Butte?
About 1 hr 55 min from Love Field in a light jet.
