Airports / Washington / GCD
Grand Coulee Dam Airport.
Electric City, Washington · 1,588 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
1,588
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 50
Washington airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 50 rated WA fields.
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Grant County International Airport (MWH).
Overview
Located in Electric City, Washington, Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,588 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GCD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Grant County International Airport (MWH, 44 nm), Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT, 55 nm), and Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA, 60 nm). With a single 4,199-foot paved runway, GCD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from GCD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Electric City.
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Field capability
ICAO
K3W7
IATA
GCD
FAA / Local
3W7
Elevation
1,588 ft
Coordinates
47.9220° N · 119.0830° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 1,588 ft, GCD sits higher than 87% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,199 ft
- 03/214,199 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,199 ft
GCD's 4,199 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 44nmMWHGrant County International AirportMoses Lake
- 55nmEATPangborn Memorial AirportWenatchee
- 60nmSKAFairchild Air Force BaseSpokane
- 65nmGEGSpokane International AirportSpokane
- 71nmZGFGrand Forks AirportGrand Forks
- 72nmSFFFelts FieldSpokane
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GCD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 134 nm | 43m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 435 nm | 1h 25m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 525 nm | 1h 37m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 635 nm | 1h 53m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 723 nm | 2h 5m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 732 nm | 2h 6m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 743 nm | 2h 8m |
| Denver (DEN) | 787 nm | 2h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GCD?
- Grand Coulee Dam Airport's longest paved runway is 4,199 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GCD?
- Grand Coulee Dam Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,199 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GCD?
- The closest alternate is Grant County International Airport (MWH), about 44 nm away, followed by Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GCD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 25m (435 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 37m (525 nm), San Francisco about 1h 53m (635 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.