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Airports / Alaska / KGZ
Small airport · KGZ
Glacier Creek Airport.
Glacier Creek, Alaska · 2,380 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
1,188 ratings
0
Operators based
2,380
Elevation ft
Glacier Creek, AlaskaELEV 2,380 FTSmall airport
4.5
Google rating
1,188
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,380
Field elevation
feet above sea level
11
Nearest alternate
nm to MYK
Field standing
#101 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 1188 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
May Creek Airport (MYK).
Overview
Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) is a general aviation field serving Glacier Creek, Alaska. The airport sits 2,380 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 KGZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are May Creek Airport (MYK, 11 nm), Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ, 72 nm), and Yakataga Airport (CYT, 83 nm). Its longest runway measures 1,400-foot and is unpaved, best suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets.
Charter pricing from KGZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Glacier Creek.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Whether you’re waiting for a flight or arriving after a long trip, the airport makes the experience feel smooth and almost enjoyable.”
BlueBound Travel5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that immediately takes the stress out of travel, which is rare these days.”
BlueBound Travel5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KGZ
IATA
KGZ
FAA / Local
KGZ
Elevation
2,380 ft
Coordinates
61.4551° N · 142.3810° 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 AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 2,380 ft, KGZ sits higher than 98% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 1,400 ft
- 11/291,400 ft × 15 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 1,400 ft
At 1,400 ft and unpaved, KGZ is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than 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.
- 11nmMYKMay Creek AirportMay Creek
- 72nmYXQBeaver Creek AirportBeaver Creek
- 83nmCYTYakataga AirportYakataga
- 91nmORTNorthway AirportNorthway
- 96nmYDBBurwash AirportBurwash Landing
- 97nmGKNGulkana AirportGulkana
Location
Open the full mapKGZ · Glacier Creek Airport · Glacier Creek, AK
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KGZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 220 nm | 55m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,085 nm | 2h 55m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,548 nm | 4h 0m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,615 nm | 4h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,659 nm | 4h 15m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,837 nm | 4h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,841 nm | 4h 41m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,864 nm | 4h 44m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use KGZ?
- At 1,400 ft and unpaved, Glacier Creek Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at KGZ?
- Glacier Creek Airport has one runway; the longest measures 1,400 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to KGZ?
- The closest alternate is May Creek Airport (MYK), about 11 nm away, followed by Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) at 72 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KGZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 55m (220 nm), Seattle about 2h 55m (1,085 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 0m (1,548 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.