KGPZ

MVFR

GRAND RAPIDS/ITASCA COUNTY-GORDON NEWSTROM FLD

GRAND RAPIDS · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,355.7'
Longest RWY
5,756'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:31Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGPZ
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,355.7'
MSL · field 1,355.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +17 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF KGPZ

Current METAR

Observed 07:31Z

KGPZ 280731Z AUTO 32019G24KT 10SM OVC016 04/02 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND 32026/0714
Wind
320° @ 19G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
597 ft
Ceiling
1,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
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

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 19 kt
RWY 34
344°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 344° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,356 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored164° / 344°5,756 ftASPHStandard L
05/2345° / 225°3,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box right(3°)
34PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR37', brush, 1378' from thr, 562' R of cntrln, slope 31
05PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)
23PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 34
LS · CAT I
GPZ
110.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 34
KGPZ · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Lily Lake seaplane base operations are north of the airport; prior permission required. Contact (218) 326-1226.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runway 34. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 05, 16, and 23. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 05, 16, 23, and 34. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 05/23. High intensity runway lights are installed on runway 16/34. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34There is a 228-foot paved area at the north end of runway 16/34.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34Runway 34 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 05Runway 05 visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 6 degrees left and right of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at mwegwerth@ci.grand-rapids.mn.us.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
320° at 19 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

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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