Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~3 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 21 minutes. 2 airlines fly from Gunnison, CO to 3 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from GUC
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 1 p.m.
- 90% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Friday
- 81% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.5%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from GUC
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 21 min |
Busiest routes from GUC
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUC → DEN (Denver) | 994 | 81% | 16 min |
| GUC → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 252 | 75% | 53 min |
Where flights into GUC come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → GUC | 994 | 82% | 17 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → GUC | 252 | 76% | 21 min |
What causes delays at GUC
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing GUC.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather10%
Alternative airports near Gunnison
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASE — Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | 48 mi | 69% | 33 min |
| MTJ — Montrose Regional Airport | 52 mi | 78% | 23 min |
| EGE — Eagle County Regional Airport | 77 mi | 72% | 27 min |
| GJT — Grand Junction Regional Airport | 95 mi | 84% | 16 min |
| DRO — Durango La Plata County Airport | 106 mi | 81% | 20 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at GUC
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 17 min | 2,219 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 87 min | 166 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at GUC?
- 17% of departures from Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 21 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from GUC?
- Flights scheduled around 1 p.m. depart on time 90% of the time at GUC, versus 70% around 12 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at GUC?
- 1.5% of scheduled departures from GUC were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,385 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.