FAA Information Effective: May 15, 2025
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(KGTB) Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield
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Fort Drum, NY
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round,Mon-Fri/0700-2200
FAA
Elevation:
690 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
344.6 Pmsv Avbl Thru Griffiss Afb.
FAA
Atct-Arac.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
D
Fees:
None
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:22 am - 8:43 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:19 pm
(Today)
(Today)
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4:46 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
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Runway 03/21
Dimensions:
10,000 × 150 ft
(3,048 × 46 m)
(3,048 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 03 | 21 |
| Elevation: | 679.3 ft | 660.5 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.19% down | 0.19% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Right Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 1,363 ft | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 15/33
Dimensions:
5,002 × 144 ft
(1,525 × 44 m)
(1,525 × 44 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 15 | 33 |
| Elevation: | 665.9 ft | 689.9 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.48% up | 0.48% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Poor condition | precision, in Poor condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 08/26
Dimensions:
4,501 × 150 ft
(1,372 × 46 m)
(1,372 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
Low
Comments:
Rwy 08/26 Cntr 75 Ft Conc between Rwy 03 and Twy D, Pcn 54, Remainder Asph.
FAA
| Designator: | 08 | 26 |
| Elevation: | 675.3 ft | 685.4 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.22% up | 0.22% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Poor condition | basic, in Poor condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: GTB
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: GTB
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NOTAM count: 26 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| M0219/25 | 06/03/2025 1229 | 06/06/2025 1229 | M0219/25 NOTAMC M0217/25
A) KGTB |
| 04/30/2025 1409 | 06/06/2025 2359 | AERODROME BIRD HAZARD WEST SIDE RWY 03/21 NO DOWNWIND PATTERN DEVIATIONS BELOW ROTARY WING ALTITUDE APPROVED | |
| M0225/25 | 06/04/2025 1220 | 06/07/2025 1220 | M0225/25 NOTAMC M0224/25
A) KGTB |
| 05/23/2025 1133 | 08/15/2025 2359 | PHOENIX RMP EDGE LGT U/S | |
| 05/02/2025 1905 | 07/25/2025 2359 | AD ARFF CAPABILITY 2 VEHICLES 4500 GAL OF WATER 630 GAL FOAM 7 FIREFIGHTERS | |
| 06/05/2025 1220 | 06/12/2025 0400 | R-5201 BELVEDERE FLS CLSD TO NON-169 ARNG ACFT | |
| 05/30/2025 1111 | 08/22/2025 2359 | PHOENIX RMP TAXI LANE ADJ TO PRKG SPOT 1,6 CLSD. TEMP UNMARKED TAXI LANE PROCEEDS THRU PRKG SPOT 1,6. | |
| M0223/25 | 06/03/2025 1608 | 06/06/2025 1608 | M0223/25 NOTAMC M0215/25
A) KGTB |
Additional Remarks
Base Operations Opr 1200-0400Z++ Mon-Fri; Clsd Sat, Sun and Federal Hol. All Tran Acft Inbd for Prk CTC Base Operations 10 Nm Prior to Ldg, Mil Aircrews Must Register with Base Operations If Ron. Tran R/W Prk South End of North Ramp. Twy G, N, P, R and Twy L East of Twy B Designated Nonmovement Area. Acft Inbd for Aviation Field Maint Act (Afma) Must Arr No Later Than 1900Z++ CTC Dsn 772-7536 C315-772-7536. Emerg CTC Mt Operations Cntr Dsn 772-8620 C315-772-8620.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ctn: Uas Opr Wi 20Nm Kgtb Sfc-Fl290. Extsy Mil Acft Activity Vcnty Airport Mil Acft Refer to Flip Ap/1 Prior to Operations on Fort Drum or Wi R-5201. Narrow Twy A,B Int Arc 40 Ft Wide. N Ramp Edge Lgt Us. Twy B Edge Lgt US between Twy A and Sabre Helipad. W Ramp Unlgtd. Oasis 22/04 Thld/End Lgt Us. Rsc not Mntn When Base Operations is Clsd. Wildlife Haz, Refer to Ap/1.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Cust/Ag/Img: 24 Hr Pn, Consult Fcg. Aerial Port Msn Acft Plan Arr between 1300-0300Z++ Mon-Fri Exc Hol, Ot Rqr Advanced Coord and Apvl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid - Sp De-Ice Type I and Iv Avbl with 3 Hr Pn.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Wx Svc Avbl 24/7. Dsn 772-6065, C315-772-6065. Back-Up Wx Brief Avbl Fr 15 Ows Scott Air Force Base Dsn 576-9755/9702, C618-256-9755/9702. Pri Wx Sensors Automated H24. Drg Augmentation/Back-Up Wx Observation Pt is Obst 033 Degs-162 Degs. Pmsv Freq not Monitored Sat, Sun, and Federal Hol.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement - Quiet Hrs 0300-1100Z++.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Prior Permission Required CTC Base Operations Dsn 772-5681 C315-772-5681/5682. Tenant Acft Have Priority for Lcl Pat Ops, Tran May be Ltd. Rwy 15-33.Twy G Rstd to C130 or Smaller. Sod Ldg/Operations Rstd to Cntr, Sod. Oasis Rst to Tenant R/W Hot Reful Ops, Ldg/Dep Prohibited When Clsd. Oasis 4R/22L Clsd N of Point 4, Dep 4R Ldg, 22L Prohibited. Twy B between Twy A and N Ramp Clsd.
Source:
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Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 03/21 Aclt Stop and Tkof Run District Avbl 10000 Ft.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Section of Rwy 08/26 between Rwy 03/21 and Twy D Rated Conc Pcn 54 R/B/W/T.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Service-L-Aoe Jasu-3(Asu600-270-Ddp). Fuel-A++ (Mil); Avbl 1400-0300Z++Mon-Fri, Exc Hol, Ot Pn.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat - R/W 1400 Ft, F/W 2000 Ft. Turbo Jet 2500 Ft. Ovhd 3000 Ft.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: No Catering, Cleaning, Lav, Trash Removal, Water, or Crew Trnsp Svc Avbl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy G Rstd to C130 or Smaller, Max Acn 25.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 315/772-5681
Source:
AM
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Instrument Procedures
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 44.05561, -75.71989
- 44° 3′ 20.2″ N, 75° 43′ 11.6″ W
- 44° 3.337′ N, 75° 43.194′ W
ARTCC:
Boston (ZBW)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Montreal Sectional
FSS:
Burlington (BTV)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
No
Mag Var:
13W (1990)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Lctd on 847'MSL Tower West of Rwy 8.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
R/W 1400 Ft, F/W 2000 Ft Turbo Jet 2500 Ft, Overhead 3000 Ft.
FAA
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 124.875 | Wheeler-Sack | |
| ATIS | 119.525 | Wheeler-Sack | |
| BASE OPS | 126.2 | Wheeler-Sack | |
| Clearance Delivery | 123.65 | Wheeler-Sack | |
| FLT FLW | 141.025 | Wheeler-Sack | |
| Ground Control | 123.45 | Wheeler-Sack | |
| Tower | 118.75 | Wheeler-Sack | |
| Tower | 49.8 | Wheeler-Sack |
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Owner
US Army Aeronautical Services Agency