Private jets at Gary/Chicago (KGYY)
Gary/Chicago had 1,593 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 4 a day. The busiest month, November, was 1.8 times as busy as the quietest, February. 717 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 600.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Gary/Chicago, month by month
November was the busiest month, with 164 arrivals, and February the quietest, with 92.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Thursday · 16%Thursday carried 16% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Gary/Chicago
Large-cabin jets made 49% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 600, with 11%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Gary/Chicago most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Gary/Chicago
Gary/Chicago’s longest runway is 2,700 meters, against 1,220 at Lansing, 14 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,700 m | 46 m | ASP |
| 02/20 | 1,098 m | 30 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Lansing (KIGQ)
14 km away| Measure | Gary/Chicago (KGYY) | Lansing (KIGQ) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 2,700 m | 1,220 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Gary/Chicago: questions
How many private jets fly into Gary/Chicago?
We tracked 1,593 private jet arrivals at Gary/Chicago in the 12 months to July 2026, about 4 a day, from 717 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Gary/Chicago?
November, with 164 arrivals. February was the quietest, with 92.
Which private jets use Gary/Chicago most?
The most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 600, with 11% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 49% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Gary/Chicago for a private jet?
Lansing (KIGQ), 14 km away, with a 1,220 meter runway against 2,700 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Gary/Chicago (KGYY).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/gary-chicago
Method: private jet arrivals at KGYY from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data