5Y3

VFR

GUTZMER'S TWIN OAKS

WHITEWATER · WISCONSIN

Elev
821'
Longest RWY
2,524'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:30Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 5Y3 GUTZMER'S TWIN OAKS showing runway layout — runways 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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 36
H/W +4 · X/W 11 kt L

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 04:30Z

KJVL 120430Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A2978 RMK AO2
Wind
290° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,432 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
Address
532 W MAIN ST, WHITEWATER WI 53190

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 12 kt
RWY 36
000°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
11 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 000° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,621 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°2,524 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
3623', 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 5Y3 GUTZMER'S TWIN OAKS in WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5Y3 · CHART_SUPP
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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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • RY 18/36 NOT PLOWED WINTERS. CLSD TO WHEELED ACFT WHEN RY SNOW COVERED.
  • EXTENSIVE ULTRALIGHT & HANG GLDR OPNS ON & INVOF.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36NSTD LIRL; LGTS FLUSH MOUNTED

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36DTHR MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • 18MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • 36APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • MANAGEREMAIL ADDRESS: MARCUSTINCHER@TINCHERREALTY.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)

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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

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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