Garden City Airport – GCK Garden City
Garden City Airport with code GCK is located in Garden City, Kansas. It is geographically situated in 9 miles Southeast of the Finney County. Today, the airport is served by a lone scheduled airline. Essential Air Service Program is subsidizing the flights and it costs around $2.9 million annually. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems categorized the facility of primary commercial service airport. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there are over 11,453 passengers served by the airport in 2008 and it increased every year.
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During the Second World War, the air force has used the airport as a training facility. It was operated by Army Air Forces Flying Training Command. It was then called Garden City Army Airfield. In 1945, the training field was closed. Civil Authorities have turned it into a regional airport. The airport is covering about 1,848 acres with an elevation of 2,891 feet. Aside from Garden City, the airport is serving Cimarron.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Towneplace Suites Garden City is only 7 miles from the airport. There are so many reasons to book the hotel from outdoor pool, wifi, and complimentary breakfast. This 4-story hotel has a full kitchen in every room. Clarion Inn is 8 miles away from the facility. It has an indoor heated pool with a slide. Sleep Inn Suites and Conference Center is accessible within the Garden City Community Center.
Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) is a city serving the Garden City.
On this page it is easy to search for Garden City, KS airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Garden City, KS, United States (GCK-Garden City Regional) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GCK airport. Most of these GCK hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Garden City, KS motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the GCK airport are Finney County Historical Museum, Boot Hill Casino, and Finney County Historical Museum.
