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KGPZ
Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field · Grand Rapids
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,355 ft / 413 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 111.40 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 5,755 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED05/23 · 3,000 ft · ASPH-FLIGHTED10/28 · 1,450 ft · GrassUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field (KGPZ), located in Grand Rapids, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,355 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field
ICAO / IATA
KGPZ / GPZ
Municipality
Grand Rapids
Country
Region
US-MN — Minnesota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,355 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,755 ft / 1,754 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165.7° / 345.7°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165.7° / 345.7°
RWY 16 (165.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (345.7°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: GPZ | CRS: 344°
Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: ASPH-F
Heading: 47° / 227°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: ASPH-F
Heading: 47° / 227°
RWY 05 (47°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (227°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 10 / 28
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,450 ft / 442 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 104.4° / 284.4°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 104.4° / 284.4°
RWY 10 (104.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (284.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
111.40 MHz
CNTR MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
127.90 MHz
RDO PRINCETON RDO
122.05 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026