Airports / Alaska / KGZ
Glacier Creek Airport
KGZGlacier Creek, AlaskaELEV 2,380 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
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), Yakataga Airport (CYT, 83 nm), and Northway Airport (ORT, 91 nm).
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.
What fliers highlight
Terminal & facilities
5/5 reviews“The seating areas are comfortable, there’s plenty of room to relax, and the overall environment feels calm and well-maintained.”
BlueBound Travel5★ on Google
Easy in & out
4/5 reviews“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
Staff & service
3/5 reviews“It has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that immediately takes the stress out of travel, which is rare these days.”
BlueBound Travel5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Glacier Creek Airport — every quote is verbatim from a real review.
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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmMYKMay Creek AirportMay Creek
- 83nmCYTYakataga AirportYakataga
- 91nmORTNorthway AirportNorthway
- 97nmGKNGulkana AirportGulkana
- 107nmCDVMerle K (Mudhole) Smith AirportCordova
- 113nmVDZValdez Pioneer FieldValdez
Location
Open the full mapKGZ · Glacier Creek Airport · Glacier Creek, AK
From the ramp
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