Gallup Municipal Airport – GUP Gallup
Gallup Municipal Airport with code GUP is located in Gallup, New Mexico. It is 3 miles from the city center of Gallup which is part of McKinley County. The airport is situated on Historic Hwy 66. Gallup Med Flight Air Ambulance also operates in the airfield. The airport is covering about 359 acres of land. It has an elevation level of 6,472 feet. The facility has one runway which is made from asphalt. It is about 7,316 by 100 feet. In 2009, the airport has catered to about 4,643 aircraft operations. That is about 12 per day. The majority of these are small majority aircraft.
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Since its inauguration in the late 1940s, the airport has been served by major airline carriers. Monarch Airlines was the very first one to provide flights from Albuquerque to Salt Lake City. In the 1950s, Frontier Airlines has taken over and added flights going to Denver and Phoenix. In the 1990s, commercial airline traffic has suffered throughout the country and this has affected the flights coming from the airport. In 2008, the airport has not been served by an airline.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a handful of hotels that are near the proximity of the airport. One is the El Rancho Hotel, which is just over a mile away from the airport. The accommodation combines history and the old Western World. Everything is elegant and rustic at the same time. Facilities include a pool, restaurant, and bar. The Red Roof Inn Gallup is 2 miles away offering guests free breakfast and access to swimming pool. The Sleep Inn Gallup is about 6 miles away and it offers guests free continental breakfast.
On this page it is easy to search for Gallup, NM airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Gallup, NM, United States (GUP-Gallup Municipal) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GUP airport.
Most of these GUP
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Gallup, NM
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Gallup, NM Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Gallup, NM, United States (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
If you planning to travel to Gallup, NM, United States (GUP-Gallup Municipal), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:08 PM.
The temperature feels like 60.849999999999994 with a humidity level of 27 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 26 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 10 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 2:16 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Saturday
5/18
Scattered clouds
65°F
High: 79°F
Low: 43°F
Precipitation: 0%
Today
5/19
Few clouds
63°F
High: 78°F
Low: 40°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/20
Scattered clouds
60°F
High: 77°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/21
Few clouds
57°F
High: 72°F
Low: 31°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/22
Few clouds
55°F
High: 74°F
Low: 35°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/23
Few clouds
53°F
High: 73°F
Low: 47°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Gallup, NM GUP airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free GUP airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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