5Y3 Gutzmer's Twin Oaks Airport

Before you fly into 5Y3

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,621'

MSL · field 821' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +12 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF 5Y3

5Y3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJVL (SOUTHERN WISCONSIN RGNL) · 18.7 NM away. Conditions at 5Y3 may differ.

METAR · KJVL

Observed 21:45Z

KJVL 272145Z 21014G21KT 10SM SCT029 BKN040 21/15 A2955

Wind: 210° @ 14G21 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 15°C
Altimeter: 29.55 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,197 ft
Ceiling: 4,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

5Y3 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KJVL (SOUTHERN WISCONSIN RGNL) · 18.7 NM away. Conditions at 5Y3 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 23:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KJVL 272258Z 2723/2818 20014G22KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM280000 20015G24KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 TEMPO 2800/2803 4SM -TSRA BR BKN025CB FM280300 25012G20KT P6SM OVC015 FM280500 27012G22KT P6SM OVC015 FM281600 30010G18KT P6SM BKN025

BASEVFR

27 23:00Z–28 00:00Z

Wind: 200° at 14 kt gusting 22 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 4,000 ft, Scattered 2,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 1 NM NW
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 1,621 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MARCUS TINCHER
Phone: (920) 723-1556
Address: 532 W MAIN ST, WHITEWATER WI 53190

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB: GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: APR-NOV · 0800-SS

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

210° · 14 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

180°M

Head/Tail

+12 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	180° / 0°	2,524 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	23', tree, 275' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 11

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

5Y3 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

5Y3 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.09

57C·Aviator Services·17.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.99

KRYV·Wisconsin Aviation·19 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.09at57CAviator Services17.4 nm
Jet A$6.99atKRYVWisconsin Aviation19 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
Extensive ultralight and hang glider operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Runway 18/36 is not plowed in winter and is closed to wheeled aircraft when the runway is snow covered.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

18/36Nonstandard low-intensity runway lights are flush mounted.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

36The displaced threshold is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
18Runway 18 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
36The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 20 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGEREmail address for the manager is marcustincher@tincherrealty.com (all lower case).Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 5Y3

Answer card

ICAO: 5Y3
Name: GUTZMER'S TWIN OAKS
Location: WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN
Elevation: 821 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,621 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 2,524 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 0°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 210° at 14 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Gutzmer's Twin Oaks is in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 821 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,524 ft of turf, with magnetic headings of 180° and 360°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,621 ft MSL. That matters on arrival because this is a turf strip with ultralight and hang glider activity in the area. Give yourself extra room and stay alert in the pattern. Runway 18/36 is not plowed in winter. It is closed to wheeled aircraft when snow covered. The displaced threshold on 36 is marked with yellow cones. Runway 18 is also marked with yellow cones. Nonstandard low-intensity runway lights are flush mounted.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator directly before arrival if you need fuel or other services. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. Pilots should also verify the current Chart Supplement for any operational changes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 5Y3?

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,621 ft MSL at Gutzmer's Twin Oaks.

Does Gutzmer's Twin Oaks have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 5Y3. Check the current Chart Supplement if you want the latest approach data before departure.

Is 5Y3 a towered airport?

No. Gutzmer's Twin Oaks is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

What is the longest runway at 5Y3?

The only runway is 18/36. It is 2,524 ft long and turf.

Can wheeled aircraft use runway 18/36 in winter?

Runway 18/36 is not plowed in winter. It is closed to wheeled aircraft when the runway is snow covered.

What should I know about traffic at Gutzmer's Twin Oaks?

Extensive ultralight and hang glider operations occur on and near the airport. Expect mixed traffic and keep a sharp lookout in the pattern.

Are there any runway markings or lighting details to watch for?

The displaced threshold on runway 36 is marked with yellow cones. Runway 18 is also marked with yellow cones. Nonstandard low-intensity runway lights are flush mounted.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery into 5Y3?

For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you need airport-specific operational help, contact the airport operator directly.

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