Airports / Indiana / GYY
Gary Chicago International Airport.
Gary, Indiana · 591 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
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104 ratings
2
Operators based
591
Elevation ft
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
18 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Gary, Indiana, Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 591 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, GYY is a home base: Coleman Jet, LLC and Gary Jet Center, Inc. operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 18 nm), Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ, 21 nm), and Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 27 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,859-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from GYY are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GYY to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KGYY. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
B. Coleman Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, freeB. Coleman Aviation offers secure, clean and environmentally controlled Aircraft Hangars and secure Tie-Downs that combine modern technologies with personalized FBO services. Our aircraft hangars exceed facility and planning build quality and are obsessively maintained. Our hangars can handle aircraft and helicopters of different sizes and accommodate most Corporate or General Aviation Aircraft.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours
- Unicom 130.35
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Gary Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSituated 25 minutes from downtown Chicago in Gary, Indiana, rich in history and industrialism in its own right, Gary Jet Center pushes the limits of a full-service FBO, providing comprehensive services that can accommodate any size of aircraft for all Chicago-metro traffic: from sports charter to leisure travelers and everywhere in between.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 daily
- Unicom 130.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KGYY
IATA
GYY
FAA / Local
GYY
Elevation
591 ft
Coordinates
41.6171° N · 87.4132° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs IN fields
state range 387–1,140 ft
At 591 ft, GYY sits lower than 85% of the 53 Indiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,859 ft
- 12/308,859 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/203,604 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,859 ft
GYY's 8,859 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 18nmMDWChicago Midway International AirportChicago
- 21nmVPZPorter County Municipal AirportValparaiso
- 27nmMGCMichigan City Municipal AirportMichigan City
- 31nmORDChicago O'Hare International AirportChicago
- 37nmPWKChicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
- 38nmIKKGreater Kankakee AirportKankakee
Location
Open the full mapKGYY · Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, IN
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GYY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 332 nm | 1h 10m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| New York (TEB) | 604 nm | 1h 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 693 nm | 2h 1m |
| Boston (BED) | 720 nm | 2h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 791 nm | 2h 14m |
| Houston (HOU) | 814 nm | 2h 18m |
| Austin (AUS) | 846 nm | 2h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GYY?
- Gary Chicago International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,859 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 GYY?
- Gary Chicago International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,859 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at GYY?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Gary Chicago International Airport as a home base, including Coleman Jet, LLC, Gary Jet Center, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Gary Chicago International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve GYY: B. Coleman Aviation and Gary Jet Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to GYY?
- The closest alternate is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 18 nm away, followed by Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) at 21 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GYY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 10m (332 nm), Washington DC about 1h 31m (483 nm), New York about 1h 48m (604 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.