Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)

Gary, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

KGYY

IATA

GYY

Elevation

591 ft

Region

US-IN

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KGYY

Local Code: GYY

Location: 41.616299° N, -87.412804° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) primarily serves general aviation, corporate, and cargo operations, with very limited to no commercial passenger service in recent years. Traveler sentiment is generally positive among those utilizing its private aviation services, appreciating its efficiency and convenience as an alternative to larger, congested Chicago airports.

What Travelers Love

Convenient Location for General Aviation: GYY is praised for its strategic location, offering an accessible and efficient gateway just a short drive from downtown Chicago, avoiding the congestion of larger airports. It also provides a great way to avoid Chicago airspace for general aviation pilots.
Excellent Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Services: FBOs like Gary Jet Center and B. Coleman Aviation receive high praise for their professional and supportive staff, ensuring a seamless experience for pilots and private passengers, including quick turns and hangar space.
Clean and Well-Maintained Facilities: Older reviews mention clean terminal buildings and a "hometown feel," indicating a pleasant environment.
Efficient US Customs: The airport offers US Customs facilities equipped with modern technology and professional staff, ensuring a quick and efficient process for international general aviation flights.
Good Transportation Connections and Inexpensive Parking: GYY offers easy access via major interstate highways (I-90, I-80/94, I-65) and commuter rail. Inexpensive parking is also noted as a benefit. FBOs often provide shuttles to the nearby train station.

Common Complaints

Lack of Commercial Airline Service: The most significant and recurring observation is the absence of sustained commercial passenger flights. Despite a terminal designed for scheduled aviation, previous attempts by airlines to operate from GYY were not financially successful.
Competition from Larger Airports: GYY faces stiff competition from Chicago Midway (MDW) and O'Hare (ORD), making it economically challenging for commercial airlines to establish and maintain routes.
Limited Passenger Amenities: Due to the lack of commercial service, travelers seeking amenities typically found in large commercial airports (extensive dining, shopping, widespread public seating) will find them limited. Some older reviews indicated a need for facility improvement compared to other locations.
Municipal Landing Fees: Some private pilots have noted a municipal landing fee, even when purchasing fuel.

In summary, Gary Chicago International Airport is highly regarded by general and corporate aviation users for its strategic location, efficient services, and dedicated staff. However, its primary drawback remains the lack of active commercial passenger service, which means standard traveler concerns like security wait times for commercial flights and extensive terminal amenities are not applicable or are very limited at this facility.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`02/20`	3603 ft	100 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`12/30`	7003 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	CHICAGO APP/DEP	`133.1 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`120.625 MHz`
CTAF	CTAF	`125.6 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.9 MHz`
RCO	KANKAKEE RDO	`114.2 MHz`
RDO	TERRE HAUTE RDO	`123.65 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`125.6 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`GY`	Garie	NDB	`236 kHz`

Ground Transportation

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