KARV

VFR

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· METAR18:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KARV LAKELAND/NOBLE F LEE MEML FLD showing runway layout — runways 18/36, 10/28
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KARV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,629.5'
MSL · field 1,629.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KARV

Current METAR

Observed 18:15Z

KARV 271815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT034 SCT045 27/20 A2969 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T02650202
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
3,746 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
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

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Calm
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,630 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36177° / 357°5,150 ftASPHStandard L
10/2899° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KARV LAKELAND/NOBLE F LEE MEML FLD in MINOCQUA-WOODRUFF, WISCONSIN, showing runways 18/36, 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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 ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • HIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR; INCR INTST AND ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18 & 28; VASI RWY 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36NSTD HIRL; NSTD THLD LGTS MALS TYPE THLD LGT BAR IN ADDITION TO STD LGTG.

Other notes

  • 1FOR ATTENDANT OTHER HRS CALL 715-490-4418.
  • MANAGEREMAIL ADDRESS: LAKELANDAIRPORT@FRONTIER.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
  • OWNERTOWNS OF ARBOR VITAE, LAC DU FLAMBEAU, MINOCQUA, WOODRUFF.

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
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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