Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 84% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 6 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 24 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Gillette, WY to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 24 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from GCC
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 7 a.m.
- 94% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 85% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.3%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from GCC
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 34 min |
| Friday | 81% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 35 min |
Busiest routes from GCC
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCC → DEN (Denver) | 726 | 81% | 26 min |
Where flights into GCC come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → GCC | 726 | 80% | 18 min |
What causes delays at GCC
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing GCC.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather9%
Alternative airports near Gillette
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR — Sheridan County Airport | 77 mi | 85% | 20 min |
| CPR — Casper-Natrona County International Airport | 110 mi | 82% | 18 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at GCC?
- 16% of departures from Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 24 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from GCC?
- Flights scheduled around 7 a.m. depart on time 94% of the time at GCC, versus 78% around 1 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at GCC?
- 1.3% of scheduled departures from GCC were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,519 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.