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Medium airport

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field

ICAO KGTBLocal GTB🇺🇸 Fort Drum
Coordinates
44.0556°N, 75.7195°W
Elevation
688 ft (210 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:01
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
20:43
Civil dusk
21:18

About 15h 7m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Wheeler Sack Army Air Field

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field

Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield is a military use airport located at Fort Drum, in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It is owned by the U.S. Army.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KGTB

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 21▸ displaced10,000 ft / 3,048 m150 ftConLightedOpen
15 / 335,002 ft / 1,525 m144 ftConLightedOpen
08 / 264,501 ft / 1,372 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP128.250 MHz
ATISATIS126.550 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
MISCFORT DRUM FLT FLW141.025 MHz
OPSBASE OPS120.800 MHz
PMSVPMSV SACK METRO63.300 MHz
TWRTWR118.750 MHz

Navaids(2)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WHEELER SACK CLASS DClass DControlledGND3200 ft MSL
CARTHAGE WEST MAY 1-AUG 31: 0800-1700 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger6000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,237 ft
Obstacle1,430 ft
Obstacle1,230 ft
Obstacle1,224 ft
Obstacle1,414 ft
Obstacle1,401 ft
Obstacle1,211 ft
Obstacle1,201 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wheeler Sack Army Air Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wheeler Sack Army Air Field?

The ICAO code for Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is KGTB.

Where is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field located?

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is medium airport located in Fort Drum, United States, at an elevation of 688 ft (210 m).

How many runways does Wheeler Sack Army Air Field have?

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field has 3 runways, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.

What time zone is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field in?

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wheeler Sack Army Air Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is approximately 12.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wheeler Sack Army Air Field?

The nearest airport to Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is Countryman's Landing Strip (NK01), about 6 nm to the se, followed by Watertown International Airport and Maxson Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Wheeler Sack Army Air Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.