Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Private charter · GRI → RIL

Grand Island to Glenwood Springs

506 miles, about 2 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Grand Island to Glenwood Springs, door to door faster.

Trade about 11 hours on the road for about 2 hr 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island to Garfield County Regional Airport in Glenwood Springs, 506 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
506 mi
Flight
2 hr 55 min
Driving
11 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GRIGrand IslandRILGlenwood Springs
GRI → RIL506 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Grand Island

Airports in Grand Island

  • GRI

    Commercial airport

    Central Nebraska Regional Airport

    Grand Island · KGRI

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    7,002 ft

  • KAUH

    Regional airport

    Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field

    Aurora

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,301 ft

  • HSI

    Regional airport

    Hastings Municipal Airport

    Hastings · KHSI

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    6,451 ft

  • K08K

    Regional airport

    Harvard State Airport

    Harvard

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    3,745 ft

Arriving Glenwood Springs

Airports in Glenwood Springs

  • RIL

    Commercial airport

    Garfield County Regional Airport

    Rifle · KRIL

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    7,000 ft

  • EGE

    Commercial airport

    Eagle County Regional Airport

    Eagle · KEGE

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • GWS

    Regional airport

    Sumers Airpark

    Glenwood Springs · KGWS

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    3,309 ft

When you land

Things to do in Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs grew up around its hot springs in the late 1800s and remains one of Colorado’s classic resort towns, with the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the Hotel Colorado and a downtown along the Colorado River. It sits at the meeting of the Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers, making it a hub for travelers heading to Aspen, Snowmass and Vail. Tourism, healthcare, construction and retail anchor the local economy, and many people who work in Aspen and Vail live in the area.

  1. 01

    Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

    Since 1888, this historic resort has drawn visitors to one of the largest hot springs pools in the world, along with a smaller therapy pool and spa.

  2. 02

    Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

    A gondola carries visitors up Iron Mountain to cave tours, thrill rides and alpine coaster runs with views over the canyon and town.

  3. 03

    Hanging Lake

    In Glenwood Canyon, a steep trail leads to a turquoise lake fed by waterfalls. Permits are required to hike, and visitors are limited each day.

  4. 04

    Glenwood Canyon

    The Colorado River cuts through towering walls east of town, with a paved recreation path and rafting trips running through the canyon.

  5. 05

    Iron Mountain Hot Springs

    Along the Colorado River, this resort offers more than a dozen small soaking pools with different temperatures and river views.

  6. 06

    Sunlight Mountain Resort

    About 12 miles south of town, this independent ski area offers a relaxed atmosphere, family-friendly runs and some steep tree skiing.

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Questions

Grand Island to Glenwood Springs flights

How long is a private flight from Grand Island to Glenwood Springs?

About 2 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 506 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11 hours.

Which airports do flights from Grand Island to Glenwood Springs use?

You can depart from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field (KAUH), or Hastings Municipal Airport (HSI) and arrive at Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL), Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), or Sumers Airpark (GWS). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Grand Island to Glenwood Springs cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Grand Island and Glenwood Springs?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Glenwood Springs back to Grand Island are priced the same way.

Return flight

Glenwood Springs to Grand Island

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