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Gallup Municipal Airport

Gallup, United States

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Gallup Municipal Airport

Gallup, United States

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Gateway to Gallup in the heart of New Mexico.

Location

Gallup, United States

Gallup Municipal Airport (IATA: GUP, ICAO: KGUP) is a public-use airport located in Gallup, New Mexico, United States, serving McKinley County and the surrounding Four Corners region. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 6,472 feet above mean sea level, reflecting the high desert terrain of northwestern New Mexico. The airport primarily supports general aviation operations and has historically offered limited commercial service. Its location near the Navajo Nation and access to cultural and natural attractions in the region make it a useful regional hub for smaller aircraft and charter operations.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal facility typical of a regional general aviation airport with minimal commercial passenger infrastructure.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and downtown Gallup is primarily via private vehicle or taxi, as the city has limited public transit options.

Airlines here

Gallup Municipal Airport has had limited scheduled commercial airline service historically, with no major carrier currently operating regular routes as of recent records.

Notable facts

›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 6,472 feet MSL, requiring performance considerations for aircraft operations.
›Gallup is located along Historic Route 66, giving the airport regional tourism significance.
›The airport serves as a gateway to the Navajo Nation and nearby natural attractions such as Red Rock State Park.
›The facility has two runways supporting general aviation and occasional charter traffic.
›McKinley County, which includes Gallup, has a significant Native American population, and the airport supports access to remote reservation communities.

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Gateway to the High Desert Where Route 66 Meets the Sky

Gallup Municipal Airport serves the historic trading hub of Gallup, New Mexico, a city long known as the heart of Navajo Nation commerce and Native American arts. The airport provides essential air access to a region otherwise connected primarily by Interstate 40 and the legendary Route 66 corridor. Small in scale but significant to the surrounding communities, it supports general aviation, charter, and limited commercial operations.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling general aviation arrivals, departures, and basic passenger services.

Ground Transport

Rental cars available at or near the airport
Taxi and rideshare services from downtown Gallup
Personal vehicle pickup from the terminal

Nearby Hotels

Hampton Inn Gallup
Holiday Inn Express Gallup
Comfort Inn Gallup
Red Roof Inn Gallup

Dining

Dining inside the terminal is extremely limited given the airport's small size, so travelers are advised to eat before arriving or head into Gallup, about three miles away. Downtown Gallup offers a range of New Mexican cuisine, diners, and casual restaurants reflecting the area's Native American and Route 66 heritage.

Traveller Tips

Rent a car in advance as ground transport options around the airport are limited.
Altitude in Gallup sits near 6,500 feet — allow time to acclimatize if arriving from sea level.
Visit the nearby Navajo Nation and Red Rock Park for outstanding cultural and scenic experiences.
Fuel and services for general aviation should be confirmed ahead of arrival as facilities are basic.

Official website

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