Why go
- City and county seat in Kansas, United States.
- Served by Garden City Regional Airport (GCK).
History
Dodge City is a city in and the county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 27,788. It was named after nearby Fort Dodge, which was named in honor of Grenville Dodge. The city is known in American culture for its history as a wild frontier town of the Old West.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Frontier Airlines F9 (BE1) · 2 routes: Denver*, Liberal*
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1, BEH) · 2 routes: Denver, Liberal
- United Airlines UA (BE1) · 2 routes: Denver*, Liberal*
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Garden City Regional Airport (GCK); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DDC has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Denver, Liberal).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dodge City, Kansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.