Gary Chicago International Airport

Gary/Chicago International Airport, known as GCIA, is an airport in Gary, Indiana. It sits near Lake Michigan and about 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The site calls it a full-service airport for general aviation, corporate, commercial and cargo users.

The primary runway is nearly 9,000 feet long. The airport says it can handle aircraft of all sizes. It describes its position as close to Chicago but away from the congestion of larger airports.

Fixed base operator services are listed on the site. They include Jet A fuel and US Customs facilities. An airfield information section gives details on runway availability, weather and safety. Pilots can also look up approach minimums, frequencies and NOTAMs.

For air cargo, the airport points to direct access to three interstates, I90, I94 and I65. It also notes access to a Class I industrial rail line and international shipping through Lake Michigan. News items on the site mention an expanded UPS cargo service agreement and a groundbreaking for a new hangar.

The airport also lists government services and holds air shows. Its site has pages for pilot info, a master plan, governance, a board meeting calendar and careers.

The address is 6001 Airport Road, Gary, Indiana 46406. The phone number is (219) 949-4925. A contact form is on the cargo page.