Wheeler Sack Army Air Field: Codes, Runways & Location
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (ICAO: KGTB) is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Drum, United States. It lies at 44.0556° N, 75.7195° W, 688 ft (210 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wheeler Sack Army Air Field
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Fort Drum in United States. It is identified by the ICAO code KGTB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 688 ft (210 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Watertown International Airport (ART) about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheeler Sack Army Air Field
Where is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field located?
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is located in Fort Drum, United States. Its coordinates are 44.0556° N, 75.7195° W.
What is the airport code for Wheeler Sack Army Air Field?
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field has an ICAO code of KGTB.
How long is the runway at Wheeler Sack Army Air Field?
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Wheeler Sack Army Air Field have?
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field a major airport?
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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