GUNNISON VALLEY AIR SERVICE INFORMATION

The Gunnison Valley RTA works with its partners and the airlines to entice them to fly their aircraft to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC). To find out more about how we work with the airlines and what our relationship is with them, please go to our Frequently Asked Questions page.



To see current air schedules, please click here.

The airport is located in the City of Gunnison and is 28 miles from the Town of Crested Butte and 31 miles from the Town of Mt. Crested Butte. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport has daily flights all year on United Airlines from Denver. During the winter months, you can also fly on American Airlines non-stop from Dallas/Ft.Worth and on United Airlines non-stop from Houston. During the summer, United Airlines provides daily non-stop service from Houston. To contact the airport directly, please call 970-641-2304.

There are several options available to you at Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport including Hertz, Avis, and Budget. We highly recommend that you make reservations in advance.

Transportation is also offered by Alpine Express.  Please be advised that   reservations are required. You can also book a private shuttle with Rocky Rides or Dolly’s Mountain Shuttle.

Once you are here, the communities of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte offer The Mountain Express FREE bus that runs regularly between the two towns. The Gunnison Valley RTA also offers FREE bus service between Gunnison and Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte. These buses do NOT serve the airport and are not capable of handling luggage.

Parking is available at the airport terminal and routinely patrolled by airport staff.

FAQ - Uber and any other rideshare or rental car services that do not have an operating agreement with Gunnison County are not permitted to pick up or drop off passengers or provide rental car services at the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport.

All Ground Transportation companies wishing to do business at the airport must have an “Off-Airport” operating agreement with the County, which is standard procedure at commercial airports across the country.

Uber has chosen not to sign the required operating agreement with Gunnison County.

The airport’s current rental car companies and ground transportation partners all meet these requirements and are authorized to serve airport passengers and do business at the airport.

If you’re traveling to or from the airport, please plan by arranging transportation with one of the approved providers or by using a hotel or private shuttle service.