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Grand Canyon National Park Airport

Grand Canyon - Tusayan, United States

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Grand Canyon National Park Airport

Grand Canyon - Tusayan, United States
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Gateway airport serving the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Opened
1967
Location
Tusayan, United States
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (IATA: GCN, ICAO: KGCN) is a public-use airport located in Tusayan, Arizona, just south of Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim entrance. It primarily serves general aviation, charter flights, and air tour operations offering scenic flights over the canyon. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 6,609 feet above sea level, which affects aircraft performance and operations. It is owned and operated by Coconino County and serves as a critical hub for tourism-related aviation in the region. While scheduled commercial airline service has been limited or inconsistent over the years, the airport sees significant traffic from helicopter and fixed-wing air tour operators who provide visitors with aerial views of one of the world's most iconic natural landmarks.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building primarily handling general aviation and charter/air tour passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation from the airport to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is available via shuttle services and rental cars, as the airport is located approximately 7 miles south of the rim.
Airlines here
The airport is not a hub for any major commercial airline, but serves numerous air tour operators including Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters and Grand Canyon Airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Located at an elevation of approximately 6,609 feet above sea level, requiring performance adjustments for aircraft.
  • ›Situated in Tusayan, Arizona, roughly 7 miles from the Grand Canyon South Rim.
  • ›Primarily serves air tour operators offering scenic helicopter and fixed-wing flights over the Grand Canyon.
  • ›Owned and operated by Coconino County, Arizona.
  • ›One of the busiest airports in Arizona by number of operations due to high air tour traffic volume.
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Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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Grand Canyon National Park Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in Tusayan, CDP in unincorporated Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It is near Grand Canyon National Park, 1 mile from the South Rim entrance of the Grand Canyon. The airport is primarily used for scenic tours and charter flights.

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