KARV

IFR

LAKELAND/NOBLE F LEE MEML FLD

MINOCQUA-WOODRUFF · WISCONSIN

Elev
1,629.5'
Longest RWY
5,150'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KARV
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,629.5'
MSL · field 1,629.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +11 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KARV

Current METAR

Observed 07:35Z

KARV 280735Z AUTO 29011G19KT 10SM -DZ OVC007 06/05 A2952 RMK AO2 T00600054
Wind
290° @ 11G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.52 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,437 ft
Ceiling
700 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
ARV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JESSE BIRGINAL
Address
1545 N. FARMING RD, WOODRUFF WI 54568

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • OCT-MAY · 0800-1700
  • JUN-SEP · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 11 kt
RWY 28
279°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 279° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,630 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36177° / 357°5,150 ftASPHStandard L
10/28Favored99° / 279°3,602 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18VASI 4-box left(3°)100', trees, 3150' from thr, 400' R of cntrln, slope 29
36VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
1071', trees, 1000' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 11
28PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KARV · IAP
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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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Sandhill cranes are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset to low from sunset to sunrise. Increase intensity and activate MALSR on runway 36. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 18 and 28. Visual approach slope indicators are on runways 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are on runway 28. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 10/28. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 has nonstandard high intensity runway lights and nonstandard threshold lights. There is a MALSR type threshold light bar in addition to standard lighting.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For an attendant outside scheduled hours, call 715-490-4418.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address is lakelandairport@frontier.com, all lower case.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owners are the towns of Arbor Vitae, Lac du Flambeau, Minocqua, and Woodruff.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KARV

Answer card
ICAO
KARV
Name
LAKELAND/NOBLE F LEE MEML FLD
Location
MINOCQUA-WOODRUFF, WISCONSIN
Elevation
1,629.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,629.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,150 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
290° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Lakeland/Noble F Lee Meml Fld sits in Minocqua-Woodruff, Wisconsin. The field elevation is 1,629.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,150 ft on runway 18/36. This is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you arrive. For light piston traffic, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current published data says otherwise. Lakeland Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (715) 356-3891 for current services and ramp details.

Runway 18/36 has high intensity lighting with nonstandard threshold lighting. The lighting is preset low from sunset to sunrise. Runway 36 can activate MALSR lighting. Runway 18 and 28 have REILs. Runway 18 and 36 have VASI. Runway 28 has PAPI. Sandhill cranes are on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on final and in the pattern. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach flight service, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed as the backup contact. For an attendant outside scheduled hours, the published number is 715-490-4418.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KARV?
The field elevation is 1,629.5 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
What is the longest runway at KARV?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway. It is 5,150 ft long and asphalt.
Does KARV have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KARV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KARV?
CTAF is 122.7. UNICOM is 122.7. This is a non-towered field, so make your position reports early and clearly.
Which FBO is on the field at KARV?
Lakeland Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (715) 356-3891 for current services before arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at KARV?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
What runway lighting should I expect at KARV?
Runway 18/36 has high intensity runway lights with nonstandard threshold lighting. The lights are preset low from sunset to sunrise. Runway 36 can activate MALSR lighting.
Are there any wildlife or operational cautions at KARV?
Sandhill cranes are on and near the airport. Expect wildlife on or near the runway environment, especially during taxi, takeoff and landing.

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