KGPZ Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Fld

Before you fly into KGPZ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,355.7'

MSL · field 1,355.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 23

H/W +8 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF KGPZ

Current METAR

Observed 18:56Z

KGPZ 121856Z AUTO 28013G19KT 10SM BKN049 BKN065 OVC080 18/08 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP078 T01830083 $

Wind: 280° @ 13G19 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 8°C
Altimeter: 29.76 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,239 ft
Ceiling: 4,900 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

KGPZ does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHIB (RANGE RGNL) · 29.3 NM away. Conditions at KGPZ may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KHIB 121726Z 1218/1318 27014G26KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 1218/1222 6SM -SHRA FM130100 27010G22KT P6SM FEW060 SCT090 FM130400 26006KT P6SM FEW210 FM130700 26007G15KT P6SM FEW240 FM131400 29013G24KT P6SM BKN028

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–13 01:00Z

Wind: 270° at 14 kt gusting 26 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 7,000 ft, Scattered 4,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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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: 2 NM SE
VFR sectional: TWIN CITIES
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: GPZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MATT WEGWERTH
Phone: 218-326-7625
Address: 420 N POKEGAMA AVE, GRAND RAPIDS MN 55744

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM: PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: APR-OCT · 0700-2100
NOV-MAR · 0700-2000

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

280° · 13 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 23

225°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34	164° / 344°	5,756 ft	ASPH	Standard L
05/23Favored	45° / 225°	3,000 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box right(3°)	—	—
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	MALSR	37', brush, 1378' from thr, 562' R of cntrln, slope 31
05	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)	—	—
23	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-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 KGPZ GRAND RAPIDS/ITASCA COUNTY-GORDON NEWSTROM FLD in GRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTA, showing runways 16/34, 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 34

LS · CAT I

GPZ

110.1

ILS OR LOC RWY 34

KGPZ · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 34

KGPZ · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Low pressure
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AFRT,BCHGR,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.45

KPWC·Pine River Regional Airport·46.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.67

KHIB·Hibbing Fueling Facility·29.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
AirWays Aviation Center 122.800(218) 326-1226 WebsitePhillips 6612d ago	$7.10	—

AirWays Aviation Center
122.800(218) 326-1226
100LL
$7.10
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.45atKPWCPine River Regional Airport46.1 nmsave $1.65
Jet A$7.67atKHIBHibbing Fueling Facility29.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

LILY LAKE SPB OPS N OF ARPT; PPR RQR CTC - (218) 326-1226.
DEER AND BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MALSR RWY 34; REIL RWY 05, 16, 23; PAPI RWY 05, 16, 23, 34; MIRL RWY 05/23; HIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

16/34228 FT PAVED AREA AT N END.

Approach & departure obstructions

34CALM WIND RWY.
05UNUSBL BYD 6 DEGS LEFT AND RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

MANAGERMWEGWERTH@CI.GRAND-RAPIDS.MN.US.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGPZ

Answer card

ICAO: KGPZ
Name: GRAND RAPIDS/ITASCA COUNTY-GORDON NEWSTROM FLD
Location: GRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Elevation: 1,355.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,355.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 16/34 · 5,756 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 280° at 13 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 23

Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Fld sits in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,355.7 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 16/34 at 5,756 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise.

Runway 34 has the published ILS. The field also has lighting that supports night work. MALSR is activated for runway 34. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 05, 16 and 23. PAPI is installed on all runway ends. Runway 34 is listed as the calm wind runway. If you are new to the field, watch for deer and birds in the area. Runway 05 has a note on the visual glide slope indicator. It is unusable beyond 6 degrees left and right of centerline.

AirWays Aviation Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. For clearance delivery, if you cannot reach flight service, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. The airport also notes seaplane activity north of the airport at Lily Lake. Prior permission is required. Check current airport procedures before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KGPZ?

Runway 16/34 is the longest runway at 5,756 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan on for heavier loads or less margin.

Does KGPZ have an ILS approach?

Yes. The airport has one ILS approach to runway 34. Check the current chart and briefing for the latest minima and notes before you fly it.

What is the pattern altitude at KGPZ?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.

Is KGPZ towered?

No. KGPZ has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8, so self-announce clearly and keep your calls tight.

Which FBO is on the field at KGPZ?

AirWays Aviation Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (218) 326-1226 for current service details.

What runway should I expect to use at KGPZ in calm winds?

Runway 34 is listed as the calm wind runway. That does not replace a wind check. It is the published default when winds are light or variable.

Are there lighting and night-ops aids at KGPZ?

Yes. Runway 34 has MALSR. PAPI is installed on all runway ends. REIL is installed on runways 05, 16 and 23. Verify the current Chart Supplement if you need any night or approach detail.

Are there wildlife or seaplane cautions at KGPZ?

Yes. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Lily Lake seaplane base operations are north of the airport. Prior permission is required, so coordinate before arrival.

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