Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY)

Gary, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KGYY

IATA

GYY

City

Gary

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

591 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

41.6163, -87.4128

Overview

Southern Chicago metro reliever airport with good GA training facilities and less congestion.

Current Weather at KGYY

Pilots flying into or out of Gary/Chicago International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KGYY 030855Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC003 10/10 A3035 RMK AO2

Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00

Current TAF

TAF KGYY 030840Z 0309/0406 VRB03KT P6SM FEW300 FM031400 14008KT P6SM FEW300 FM031900 06009KT P6SM SCT300 FM040300 15005KT P6SM FEW300

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Gary/Chicago International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KGYY. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KGYY. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Gary. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Gary/Chicago International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Gary/Chicago International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KGYY include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Flight Training Available

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