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Based in Tusayan, AZ, this business provides aircraft maintenance and support services. Perched on the South Rim’s edge just 6 miles from the Grand Canyon’s main entrance, Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) is the world’s premier aerial gateway to one of the Seven Natural Wonders. At 6,609 ft elevation, this FAA-designated commercial service airport offers breathtaking VFR arrivals over the canyon’s 277-mile chasm—ideal for scenic tour operators, private pilots, and park visitors. A vital hub for helicopter and fixed-wing tours, medevac, and seasonal commercial flights.
Coordinates: 35°57′08″N 112°08′49″W | Elevation: 6,609 ft (2,014 m)

Brief History
Opened in 1967 as a small GA strip, GCN exploded with tourism in the 1980s via Papillon, Maverick, and Grand Canyon Airlines—now flying over 600,000 passengers annually. The 1990s brought noise abatement rules (e.g., 1995 FAA “Quiet Technology” mandate) and a 1996 commercial flight ban to protect serenity. Today, it supports Essential Air Service via Contour Airlines (PHX–GCN) and remains a top global scenic flight hub. Named Arizona Airport of the Year in 2023.