High Altitude Aircraft Testing

Full Service fixed base operations for your high altitude & cold weather aircraft testing needs!

"Gunnison, Colorado was ideally suited for high altitude helicopter testing as it had good facilities and predictable weather conditions. This allowed rapid progress to be made and a very high flying rate was achieved."

-Adrian Neve, QinetiQ Ltd.

Customer Service

GVA Customer ServiceGVA’s Customer Service department helps make your trip to Gunnison enjoyable by providing the following customer courtesies:

  • Gift Shop
  • Pilot Shop
  • WSI Weather Computer
  • Crew Lounge
  • Conference Room
  • Hotel Reservations
  • Catering Service
  • Ground Transportation
    • Courtesy Car
    • Shuttle Bus
      • Alpine Express, 1-800-822-4844
        Online Info
      • RTA Bus, 970-349-5616
        Online Info
    • Rental Cars
      • Hertz, 1-800-654-3131
        970-641-2881
        AOPA Discount Code: CDP 10232
        Online Info
      • Avis, 1-800-230-4898
        970-641-0263
        AOPA Discount Code: AWD A451300
        Online Info
      • Budget, 1-800-367-6254
        970-641-4403
        Online Info
  • Accommodations
    Lodging in the Gunnison Valley ranges from rustic cabins, to quaint bed and breakfasts and national chains. We’ve provided you with links and telephone numbers to find your ideal accommodations. (distance is from airport)

    • Holiday Inn, 1.25 miles
      970-641-1288, Online Info
    • Affordable Inns, 2 miles
      970-641-1131, Online Info
    • Comfort Inn, 2 miles
      970-642-1000, Online Info
    • Days Inn, 1 block
      970-641-0608, Online Info
    • Quality Inn, 1.25 miles
      970-641-1237, Online Info
    • Alpine Inn, 1 block
      970-641-2804, Online Info
    • Grand Lodge, Crested Butte 35 miles
      970-349-8000, Online Info
    • Water Wheel Inn, 1 mile
      970-641-1650, Online Info
    • Wildwood Resort Motel & Cabin Rentals, 1.25 miles
      970-641-1663, Online Info

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