How busy is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional right now?

The TSA wait at GUC is about about 5 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy GUC is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for GUC?

The FAA airport status for GUC (Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. GUC has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 100 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is GUC busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from GUC. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at GUC. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional are on time. When delays occur, they average about 100 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current GUC delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 100 minutes. About 2.9% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

What is the average departure delay at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional?

When departures at GUC (Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) are delayed, the average delay is about 100 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 2.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At GUC, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 100 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional?

GUC is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including GUC. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at GUC?

The TSA wait at GUC is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 3 PM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional — Gunnison

GUC delays today: Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for GUC typically shows an average delay of 100 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 2.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 23 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 3 PM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 3 PM (27–33 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 80% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 23 minutes.

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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