Major Gilbert Field Airport

4R5 · La Pointe, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
649 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:07 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:10 AM10:10Z
Sunrise05:45 AM10:45Z
Sunset08:32 PM01:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:07 PM02:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:07 PM → 05:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:32 PM → 04:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 130°downwind 040°base 310°final 220°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
220° mag · 220° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 75 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3.75°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
649 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 61 ft, 430 ft from threshold, 245 ft R of centerline — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
45 ft
TDZ elevation
649 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.375

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
133.55 LOW

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

IWD 108.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IWD · Ironwood VOR/DME 108.80 · 25X Low r300° / 30.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
4R5
Coordinates
46.7887, -90.7587
Elevation
649 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.375 · ☎ 715-747-5519
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GRB
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1949/08
Distance from city
2 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 04; PAPI RWY 04 & 22 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 04/22 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 2-light PAPI (left) · 22: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TOWN OF LAPOINTE
PO BOX 270, LA POINTE, WI
715-747-6914
Manager
PAUL WILHARM
BOX 270, LA POINTE, WI
(612) 685-0445
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • DEER & WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 04; PAPI RWY 04 & 22 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 04/22 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • 40 FT TREES 190 FT FM RWY END, 230 FT L.

Nearby airports

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About 4R5

Major Gilbert Field Airport (4R5) is an airport in La Pointe, WI, at 649 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4R5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 4R5 have a control tower?

No. Major Gilbert Field Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 4R5?

Major Gilbert Field Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 4R5?

Major Gilbert Field Airport is in La Pointe, WI, at an elevation of 649 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.7887, -90.7587.

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