Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (KGTB)
Medium airport · Fort Drum, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wheeler Sack Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGTB |
| Elevation | 688 ft (210 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°3'20" W 75°43'10" 44.05560, -75.71950 |
| Location | Fort Drum, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08/26 | 4,501 ft (1372 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,002 ft (1525 m) | 144 ft | CON | Yes |
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field at a glance
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Drum, New York, United States. The field elevation of 688 ft (210 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGTB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGTB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Wheeler Sack Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown International Airport | KART | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | KOGS | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Kingston Norman Rogers Airport | CYGK | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Griffiss International Airport | KRME | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | CYSH | 101 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wheeler Sack Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 688 ft field elevation of Wheeler Sack Army Air Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler Sack Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Wheeler Sack Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is KGTB, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field above sea level?
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 688 feet (210 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 44.0556, -75.7195 — in Fort Drum, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Watertown International Airport, about 25 km away.
Does KGTB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGTB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Wheeler Sack Army Air Field?
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field has 3 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a CON surface.