Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY): Codes, Runways & Location
Gary/Chicago International Airport (IATA: GYY · ICAO: KGYY) is a medium-sized airport serving Gary, United States. It lies at 41.6171° N, 87.4132° W, 591 ft (180 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gary/Chicago International Airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gary in United States. It is identified by the IATA code GYY and the ICAO code KGYY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gary/Chicago International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2700 m (8859 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 591 ft (180 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) about 34 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,700 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gary/Chicago International Airport
Where is Gary/Chicago International Airport located?
Gary/Chicago International Airport is located in Gary, United States. Its coordinates are 41.6171° N, 87.4132° W.
What is the airport code for Gary/Chicago International Airport?
Gary/Chicago International Airport has an IATA code of GYY and an ICAO code of KGYY.
How long is the runway at Gary/Chicago International Airport?
Gary/Chicago International Airport's longest runway is about 2700 m (8859 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Gary/Chicago International Airport have?
Gary/Chicago International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gary/Chicago International Airport a major airport?
Gary/Chicago International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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