Medium airport · Gary, United States
Gary/Chicago International Airport
It is in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which called it a non-primary commercial service airport based on enplanements in 2008 (between 2,500 and 10,000 per year) but would be categorized as general aviation based on enplanements in 2010. Its IATA code is GYY. Its ICAO code is KGYY. It has 2 runways, longest 8,859 ft (ASP). Elevation 591 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Gary, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GYY |
| ICAO code | KGYY |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,859 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 591 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 41.6171° N, 87.4132° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Gary/Chicago International Airport is known for
It is in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which called it a non-primary commercial service airport based on enplanements in 2008 (between 2,500 and 10,000 per year) but would be categorized as general aviation based on enplanements in 2010.
History
It is in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which called it a non-primary commercial service airport based on enplanements in 2008 (between 2,500 and 10,000 per year) but would be categorized as general aviation based on enplanements in 2010.
Official website: https://www.flygyy.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Gary/Chicago International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Cloud Gate · United States · 21.3 miles away
- Willis Tower · United States · 21.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Gary/Chicago International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Pullman National Historical Park · United States · 11.5 miles away
- Indiana Dunes National Park · United States · 18.8 miles away
- Indiana Dunes State Park · United States · 19.5 miles away
- Kankakee River State Park · United States · 42.2 miles away
- Warren Woods State Park · United States · 43.4 miles away
- Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area · United States · 44.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Chicago Midway International Airport
21.0 miles awayPorter County Municipal Airport
23.8 miles awayMichigan City Municipal Airport
31.1 miles awayLa Porte Municipal Airport
35.2 miles awayLewis University Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gary/Chicago International Airport?
It is in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which called it a non-primary commercial service airport based on enplanements in 2008 (between 2,500 and 10,000 per year) but would be categorized as general aviation based on enplanements in 2010.
What is the airport code for Gary/Chicago International Airport?
Gary/Chicago International Airport — its IATA code is GYY and its ICAO code is KGYY.
Where is Gary/Chicago International Airport located?
Gary/Chicago International Airport serves Gary, United States. Its coordinates are 41.6171° N, 87.4132° W.
What is the history of Gary/Chicago International Airport?
It is in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which called it a non-primary commercial service airport based on enplanements in 2008 (between 2,500 and 10,000 per year) but would be categorized as general aviation based on enplanements in 2010.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3575
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary/Chicago_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.