Northeast Wyoming Regional (KGCC), Wyoming
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (KGCC) serves Gillette, Wyoming, from a field elevation of 4,365 feet with two paved concrete runways, the longer stretching 7,501 feet. The airport logged 5,129 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 1,732 of those attributed to business aviation as tracked in cross-border traffic figures. Customs clearance is not available on site; the nearest customs-equipped field is Casper / Natrona County International, roughly 95.5 nautical miles away. The airport is non-towered and operates on an attendance schedule spanning 0500 to 0000 daily.
Runways
Northeast Wyoming Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 16/34, is 7,501 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Northeast Wyoming Regional has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 12am, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Northeast Wyoming Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Casper / Natrona County International (KCPR), 96 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Northeast Wyoming Regional recorded 1,732 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KGCC concentrates in the late summer and early fall, peaking in September at 178 operations compared with a December low of 100.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 178 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Northeast Wyoming Regional averages 15.6 days above 90°F in July and 29.6 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.0°F, and January the coldest, at 36.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Northeast Wyoming Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
MALSR lighting system is activated on runway 34. REILs serve runways 03, 16, and 21. HIRL lighting covers runway 16/34, and MIRL lighting covers runway 03/21, both controlled via CTAF. Sequenced flashers on runway 34 are available on the high setting only. PAPI units serving runways 03, 16, 21, and 34 operate continuously.
A building 56 feet tall is located 1,600 feet from the runway end, 568 feet to the right.
Birds are present in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 240/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 580/R/D/W/T
Fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.
Mining and blasting operations occur half a mile north of the airport operations area during daylight hours.
Surface conditions are unmonitored.
Operation on unpaved surfaces is prohibited.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Northeast Wyoming Regional has one alternate within 46 NM. The nearest alternate is Hulett Municipal, 45.67 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KGCC?
Northeast Wyoming Regional's longest runway is 16/34, a 7,501-foot concrete surface with a width of 150 feet. A second runway, 03/21, measures 5,804 feet long and 75 feet wide, also concrete. Both runways are paved, and operations on unpaved surfaces are prohibited at the airport. Runway 16/34 carries a PCR value of 580/R / D/W / T, and 03/21 carries 240/R / D/W / T. These figures give dispatchers the load-bearing data needed for aircraft weight planning at KGCC.
Is jet fuel available at Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport?
Yes, Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport stocks Jet A fuel along with 100LL and A+ grades. Fuel is available on a 24-hour basis through credit card self-service, so no attendant coordination is required outside normal hours. The field's general attendance schedule runs from 0500 to 0000 daily. This combination supports both piston and turbine business aviation traffic without prior notice for fueling. KGCC's fuel access reflects its role as a regional hub for the surrounding area.
Does KGCC have customs clearance on site?
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs-equipped airport is Casper / Natrona County International (KCPR), located approximately 95.5 nautical miles away. Crews arriving internationally need to plan a stop at KCPR or another customs-designated field before or after visiting KGCC. This distance is a meaningful planning factor for any itinerary involving Canadian or Mexican origin points. Dispatchers should build the customs leg into routing well ahead of arrival at KGCC.
What obstacles or hazards should pilots know about near KGCC?
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport has a documented obstruction: a building 56 feet tall located 1,600 feet from the runway end and 568 feet to the right. The airport also reports mining and blasting operations a half mile north of the airport operations area during daylight hours. Bird activity has been reported in the vicinity of the airport as well. Runway condition monitoring is noted as unmonitored at KGCC, meaning surface condition reports are not actively maintained. Pilots should factor these items into approach and departure planning.
When is business aviation traffic highest at Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport peaks in September, with 178 operations recorded, followed by August at 163 and May at 160. The lowest month is December, with 100 operations. This pattern shows a late-summer to early-fall concentration in KGCC's annual business aviation activity of 1,732 operations. Dispatchers scheduling trips into the region during these peak months should anticipate comparatively higher traffic levels than the winter months bring.