Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, Indiana

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General Info
Runways: 1, 2
Operating and Financial Summary: 2003, 2002, 2001
National Wildlife Strike Incidents

Historical Enplanements - Gary/Chicago International Airport

Historical Itinerant Operations - Gary/Chicago International Airport

Historical Local Operations - Gary/Chicago International Airport

Historical Revenue ($000) - Gary/Chicago International Airport

Historical Expenses ($000) - Gary/Chicago International Airport

Gary/Chicago International Airport
General	Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 675 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 05303.A, Location ID:* GYY, Region: Great Lakes, District Office: CHI, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 125.600 Hz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Chicago, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: HUF, Tie-In FSS Name: Terre Haute, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 591 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: OWNER (2004-09-22), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCG, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZAU, Boundary ARTCC Name: Chicago, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Certification Type & Date: I B U 08/1981, Federal Agreements: NGSY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: GYY, Last Inspection Date: 10/31/2008, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
Location	State: Indiana, County: Lake, City: Gary, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 36' 58.600'', Lng: -87° 24' 46'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.616278, Lng: -87.412778, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: OWNER (2004-09-22), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (NW), Find on map >>
Owner	Gary/Chicago Arpt Auth Dist, 6001 Industrial Hwy, Gary, In 46406, 219-949-9722	Manager	Chris Curry, 6001 Industrial Hwy, Gary, In 46406, 219-949-9722
Schedule	All Year / All Week / All Day
Operations	Period: 12/31/2006 - 12/31/2007, Commercial Operations: 657, Air Taxi Operations: 1,856, Itinerant Operations: 18,772, Local Operations: 12,178, Military Operations: 2,208
Aircrafts	Single Engine Aircrafts: 42, Multi Engine Aircrafts: 18, Jet Engine Aircrafts: 20, Helicopters: 9
Additional	Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 2W (Year 1990), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: High pressure, Lighting Schedule: Dusk-Dawn, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: Yes, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No, Other services: CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL
Remarks	Lighting Schedule: WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 12/30; MIRL RY 02/20, REIL RYS 02, 12 & 20 & MALSR RY 30 - CTAF.
Runway 1
General	ID: '02/20, Length: 3603 ft, Width: 100 ft, Runway Surface Type Condition: Asphalt or bituminous concrete, Good condition, Runway Weight Bearing Capacity: Single Wheel: 18,000 lbs, Dual Wheel: 28,000 lbs, Edge Lights Intensity: Medium
Base End	Base End ID: '02, True Alignment: 21, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 36' 44.215'', Lng: -87° 25' 06.296'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.612282, Lng: -87.418416, Physical Elevation: 589 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 35.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 591.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: ROAD, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 42 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1050.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Elevation Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: OWNER (09/22/2004)
Reciprocal End	Reciprocal End ID: '20, True Alignment: 201, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 37' 17.414'', Lng: -87° 24' 49.151'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.621504, Lng: -87.413653, Physical Elevation: 589 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 39.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 589.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: POLE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 17, Object Height: 37 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 833.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 289R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Elevation Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: OWNER (09/22/2004)
Runway 2
General	ID: '12/30, Length: 7003 ft, Width: 150 ft, Runway Surface Type Condition: Asphalt or bituminous concrete, Good condition, Runway Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or plastic grooved, Runway Weight Bearing Capacity: Single Wheel: 75,000 lbs, Dual Wheel: 157,000 lbs, Dual Tandem Wheel: 250,000 lbs, Edge Lights Intensity: High
Base End	Base End ID: '12, True Alignment: 124, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 37' 16.844'', Lng: -87° 25' 18.135'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.621346, Lng: -87.421704, Physical Elevation: 590 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 50.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 37' 12.883'', Lng: -87° 25' 10.362'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.620246, Lng: -87.419545, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 590 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 713 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 591.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: Yes, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: POLE, Object Mark Light: Lighted, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 0, Object Height: 44 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 214.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 45L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Elevation Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Displaced Threshold Position Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: OWNER (09/22/2004)
Reciprocal End	Reciprocal End ID: '30, True Alignment: 304, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 36' 37.997'', Lng: -87° 24' 01.847'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.610555, Lng: -87.400513, Physical Elevation: 591 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 50.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 591.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Approach Light System: MALSR, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: Yes, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: POLE, Object Mark Light: Lighted, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 34, Object Height: 68 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 2522.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 220L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Elevation Source: OWNER (09/22/2003), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: OWNER (09/22/2004)
2003 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating Revenue	Landing Fees: $40,294, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $7,706, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $34,380, Cargo and hangar rentals: $554,464, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $63,649, Total: $700,493
Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue	Rental cars: $7,242, Total: $7,242
Non-Operating Revenue	Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $9,829, Other: $1,442,874, Total: $1,452,703
Operating Expenses	Personnel compensation and benefits: $762,189, Communications and utilities: $402,552, Supplies and materials: $90,287, Repairs and maintenance: $73,614, Contractual services: $477,841, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $123,585, Other: $325,714, Total: $2,255,782
Non-Operating Expenses	Interest expense: $8,913, Total: $8,913, Net: $104,257
Reporting Year Proceeds	Other contributed capital: $2,778,926, Other: $1,951,468, Total: $4,730,394
Reporting Year Expenditures for Projectss	Airfield: $3,054,785, Terminal: $79,320, Roadways, rail, and transit: $76,831, Other: $2,291,346, Total: $5,502,282
Indebtedness at End of Year	Net Assets: $31,606,751
Restricted Financial Assets	Other restricted financial assets: $1,298,928, Total: $1,298,928, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $1,327,902
2002 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating Revenue	Landing Fees: $42,883, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $56,115, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $34,380, Cargo and hangar rentals: $461,913, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $62,578, Total: $657,869
Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue	Rental cars: $4,654, Total: $4,654
Non-Operating Revenue	Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $11,470, Other: $1,663,168, Total: $1,674,638
Operating Expenses	Personnel compensation and benefits: $704,813, Communications and utilities: $402,729, Supplies and materials: $100,333, Repairs and maintenance: $45,643, Contractual services: $421,371, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $86,188, Other: $307,016, Total: $2,068,093
Non-Operating Expenses	Net: $269,068
Reporting Year Proceeds	Other contributed capital: $2,015,084, Other: $1,075,426, Total: $3,090,510
Reporting Year Expenditures for Projectss	Airfield: $1,080,922, Terminal: $205,743, Other: $1,378,432, Total: $2,665,097
Indebtedness at End of Year	Net Assets: $28,474,534
Restricted Financial Assets	Other restricted financial assets: $658,035, Total: $658,035, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $2,474,182
2001 Operating and Financial Summary
Aeronautical Operating Revenue	Landing Fees: $47,142, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $83,115, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $44,380, Cargo and hangar rentals: $285,425, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $60,609, Total: $520,671
Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue	Rental cars: $12,541, Total: $12,541
Non-Operating Revenue	Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $26,991, Other: $1,380,508, Total: $1,407,499
Operating Expenses	Personnel compensation and benefits: $721,552, Communications and utilities: $483,884, Supplies and materials: $134,630, Repairs and maintenance: $114,955, Contractual services: $579,332, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $59,868, Other: $56,408, Total: $2,150,629
Non-Operating Expenses	Net: $209,918
Reporting Year Expenditures for Projectss	Airfield: $17,905, Terminal: $1,846,179, Other: $2,473,829, Total: $4,337,913
Indebtedness at End of Year	Net Assets: $26,674,941
Restricted Financial Assets	Other restricted financial assets: $1,058,161, Total: $1,058,161, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $1,378,214
National Wildlife Strike Incidents
2007-10-16	Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: WHITE-THROATED SPARROW, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv R Schoder Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON xx/xx , xxx' E OF RWY xx DISPLACED THRESHOLD. xx' S OF C/L.
2007-10-16	Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: KILLDEER, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv R Schoder Remarks: REMAINS FOUND ON x/xx, xxx' EAST OF TWY C, xx' N OF C/L.
2007-09-19	Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: MALLARD, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Ofcr R Schoder Remarks: ADULT FEMALE MALLARD FOUND ON xx/xx NEAR TWY Ax. xx FT FROM CENTERLINE N SIDE.
2007-07-23	Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-35 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N880Z, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 7 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: EUROPEAN STARLING, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Pic/Ops Ofcr J Jackson/R Schoder Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = POTOMAC CORP Remarks: PILOT REPTD x BIRD HIT CENTER OF WINDSCREEN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: UNKN IF DMG)
2007-05-24	Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: HERRING GULL, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv R Schoder Remarks: TWR REPTD DEAD BIRD ON RWY xx/xx. TIME DAY.
2006-07-27	Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BARN SWALLOW, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E, Written By: Ops Supv R Schoder Remarks: FOUND ON RWY xx (xxxxPM) ABOUT xxx FT DOWN RWY RT OF CENTERLINE.
2005-07-06	Time: Dusk (20:19), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Boeing Commercial Airplane Grp, Aircraft: CL-600 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N346BA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: BIRD - SMALL, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Controller In Charge M Schlesinger (2005-07-06) Remarks: SML BROWN BIRD. NO DMG.
2004-08-09	Time: Day (06:52), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Ford Motor, Aircraft: FK-70 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N322K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 40 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: SWALLOWS, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Other, Antenna, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7, Written By: Cic M Schlesinger (2004-08-09) Comments: OPER = FORD MOTOR CO
1999-07-01	Time: Day (08:39), Operator: Usa Jet Airlines, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N817AA, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 50 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 180000 h, Repair Costs: $3000, Other Costs: $241436, Report Type: Multiple, Written By: Chicago Tracon& Gyy Atm Henry & S Embury (1999-07-01) Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & PACIR Remarks: FLT xxx DEPTD GARY & RETD DUE TO BIRD INGESTION. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. GULL ADVISORY ON ATIS. EMERGENCY DELCARED. xx% THRUST LOSS.
1991-05-01	Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-31T CHEYENNE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N824VA, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7 Comments: OPERATOR = VANAIR INC Remarks: NO DAMAGE/INJURY
1991-04-16	Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Direct Air, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7 Remarks: HIT FLOCK, # NOT REPTD, ASSUME x-xx. FLT xxx.
1990-08-22	Time: Day (15:43), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Aircraft: DA-20 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N818CP, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: GULLS, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7 Comments: OPER = MR. STEINMUTC DATE = POSTMARK Remarks: FOG. x BIRDS.