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GPZ · KGPZ · Grand Rapids, MN · 1,355 ft elevation · var 2E · Towered

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA: KGPZ / GPZ
Coordinates: 47.2111, -93.5098
Elevation: 1,355 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 2E
Sectional chart: TWIN CITIES
Airport use: Public
Control tower: Yes
ARTCC: MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS): PRINCETON
NOTAM facility: GPZ
Attendance: APR-OCT ALL 0700-2100; NOV-MAR ALL 0700-2000
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1940/04
Distance from city: 2 SE

Weather

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20

Event	Local (CDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	04:38 AM	09:38Z
Sunrise	05:18 AM	10:18Z
Sunset	09:13 PM	02:13Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	09:54 PM	02:54Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

09:54 PM → 04:38 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

10:13 PM → 04:18 AM

Plan a flight from KGPZ

Destination (ICAO)

TAS (kt)Burn (gph)Reserve (hr)Wind from (°)Wind (kt)

Runway 05/23

3,000 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Good)

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

Heading: 045° mag · 47° true
Markings: basic
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Traffic pattern: Left

Heading: 225° mag · 227° true
Markings: basic
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern: Left

Runway 16/34

5,756 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 23k, Double wheel 38k, Dual tandem 78k.

Heading: 164° mag · 166° true
Markings: precision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Traffic pattern: Left

Heading: 344° mag · 346° true
Markings: precision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights: MALSR
Instrument approach: ILS
Traffic pattern: Left

Communication frequencies

Service	Frequency	Notes
AWOS	111.4	AWOS 3
CNTR	127.9	MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
RDO	122.05	PRINCETON RDO
UNIC	122.8	CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAid	Type	Freq	Radial / Dist magnetic
GPZ · Grand Rapids	VOR-DME	111.40	r337° / 3 NM
HIB · Hibbing	VOR-DME	110.80	r259° / 33.3 NM

Approaches

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Services

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: LOW
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Parking: tiedowns, hangars
Other services: Air freight, BCHGR, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner

GRAND RAPIDS / ITASCA CO

420 N POKEGAMA AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, MN

218-326-0893

Manager

MATT WEGWERTH

420 N POKEGAMA AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, MN

218-326-7625

Remarks FAA

LILY LAKE SPB OPS N OF ARPT; PPR RQR CTC - (218) 326-1226.
DEER AND BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
ACTVT MALSR RWY 34; REIL RWY 05, 16, 23; PAPI RWY 05, 16, 23, 34; MIRL RWY 05/23; HIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.
MWEGWERTH@CI.GRAND-RAPIDS.MN.US.
228 FT PAVED AREA AT N END.
CALM WIND RWY.
UNUSBL BYD 6 DEGS LEFT AND RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

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