Gypsum, Colorado — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Town in Colorado, United States.
Served by Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL).

History

The Town of Gypsum is the home rule municipality that is the most populous municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 8,040 at the 2020 United States census, a +24.13% increase since the 2010 United States census. Gypsum is a part of the Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. Gypsum is the home of an American Gypsum drywall plant and mine.

Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) 1.4 mi to the centre

Eagle, CO, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Denver (OpenFlights route data).

✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

United Airlines UA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Denver*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) 42 mi to the centre

Rifle, CO, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) 22 mi to the centre

Glenwood Springs, CO, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Meeker Airport 57 mi to the centre

Meeker, CO, US

Outdoor

Goldys Field 3.3 mi to the centre

Gypsum, CO, US

Outdoor

Glen-Aspen Airport 21 mi to the centre

Carbondale, CO, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EGE has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Denver).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gypsum, Colorado. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.