Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: GYY
ICAO code: KGYY
City: Gary
Region / province: Indiana
Country / territory: United States
Category: Medium-sized airport
Coordinates: 41.6171° N, 87.4132° W
Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)
Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 2,700 m (8,859 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
12/30	2,700 m8,859 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes
02/20	1,098 m3,604 ft	30 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
13,406 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,896 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,009 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	CHICAGO APP/DEP	133.100 MHz
ATIS	—	120.625 MHz
Common traffic advisory CTAF	—	125.600 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.900 MHz
RCO	KANKAKEE RDO	114.200 MHz
Radio RDO	TERRE HAUTE RDO	123.650 MHz
Tower TWR	—	125.600 MHz

Air freight to and from Gary/Chicago International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Gary through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Chicago Midway International Airport	MDW	Chicago	34 km
Chicago O'Hare International Airport	ORD	Chicago	57 km
South Bend International Airport	SBN	South Bend	92 km
General Mitchell International Airport	MKE	Milwaukee	153 km
Chicago Rockford International Airport	RFD	Chicago/Rockford	153 km
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport	AZO	Kalamazoo	169 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Gary/Chicago International Airport?

The IATA code of Gary/Chicago International Airport is GYY and its ICAO code is KGYY. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Gary/Chicago International Airport located?

Gary/Chicago International Airport is in Gary, Indiana, United States, at coordinates 41.6171° N, 87.4132° W and an elevation of 180 m (591 ft).

How far is Gary/Chicago International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Gary/Chicago International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,009 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,896 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,406 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 18 h.

How long is the runway at Gary/Chicago International Airport?

The longest runway at Gary/Chicago International Airport is 2,700 m (8,859 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Gary/Chicago International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.