Gettysburg, Pennsylvania — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States.
Served by Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY).

History

Gettysburg is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. As of the 2020 census, the borough had a population of 7,106 people.

Airports

Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY) 2.4 mi to the centre

Gettysburg, PA, 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

York Airport (THV) 20 mi to the centre

Thomasville, PA, 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

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field 19 mi to the centre

Westminster, MD, US

Outdoor

Marsh Creek Airport 3.2 mi to the centre

Gettysburg, PA, US

Outdoor

Manor Landing Airport 3.9 mi to the centre

Gettysburg, PA, US

Outdoor

Where things are

Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping base map © OSM

Photographs

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 Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

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