Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport

KGCC / GCC

Gillette, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
03:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
18 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGCC 050353Z AUTO 18018KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP039 T00941078
QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
860 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,365 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,613 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,941 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGCC 042337Z 0500/0524 17012KT P6SM SCT250 FM050600 20016KT P6SM SCT250 FM051900 33012G20KT P6SM BKN210
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
06:00Z FM050600
+2h
VFR 200° 16 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCC
03
21
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,803 ft 75 ft CON 38°
14.2 kt 11.1 kt
142° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
7,500 ft 150 ft CON 169°
16.9 kt 6.2 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGCC

4,538 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.3%
MVFR
9.9%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
1.8%

Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 11% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 11%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
2.9%
E
1.9%
SE
4.2%
S
19.1%
SW
17%
W
15.4%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.2°C
Range: -25°C to 32°C
-25°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,538 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGCC
IATA Code: GCC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,365 ft MSL

Location

City: Gillette
Country: US
Latitude: 44.348900°
Longitude: -105.539001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,803 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport

Overview

Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport serves Gillette, Wyoming, situated at an elevation of 4,365 feet MSL in the northeastern part of the state. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, featuring two concrete runways that support medium-sized airport operations. Its strategic location supports both commercial and general aviation needs in this part of Wyoming.

Flying Conditions

Flight conditions at KGCC are predominantly VFR, with 84.3% of observations showing visual flight rules conditions. Temperature variability is significant, ranging from -24°C to 32°C, which can present challenging seasonal transitions for pilots. The prevailing southerly winds at an average of 10.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 40 knots, create consistent wind conditions that pilots must consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (03/21 at 5,803ft and 16/34 at 7,500ft) provides operational flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 6.8 and 6 knots respectively. The high elevation of 4,365 feet MSL will impact aircraft performance, particularly during warmer months.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.6 statute miles, with only 1.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should note that September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions. The southerly prevailing winds suggest runway 16/34 may frequently be the preferred approach, though pilots should always confirm current ATIS and wind information before landing.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.