Wheeler Sack Army Air Field

KGTB

Fort Drum, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:55Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4kt
120°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.24
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGTB 160455Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP238 T01530121 402500084

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.24 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.56 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (688 ft)
Pressure Alt
368 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 533 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGTB 160100Z 1601/1707 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3024INS TEMPO 1608/1611 8000 BR BECMG 1705/1706 10006KT 9999 SCT250 QNH3020INS TX26/1620Z TN11/1609Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
GTB
03
21
08
26
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 10,000 ft 150 ft CON 16°
↓ 1.0kt ↔ 3.9kt
104° angle
08/26 4,482 ft 150 ft CON 70°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,999 ft 150 ft CON 133°
↑ 3.5kt ↔ 2.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGTB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 688 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Drum
Country: US
Latitude: 44.055599°
Longitude: -75.719498°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 4,482 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,999 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Wheeler Sack Army Air Field

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (KGTB) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fort Drum, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 688 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (03/21, 08/26, 15/33) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.