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Wheeler Sack Army Air Field · Fort Drum

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
688 ft / 210 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.75 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (KGTB), located in Fort Drum, 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 688 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field
ICAO / IATA
KGTB / —
Municipality
Fort Drum
Country
Region
US-NY — New York
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
688 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 16° / 196°
RWY 03 (16°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: AEZ | CRS: 29°
RWY 21 (196°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: GTB | CRS: 209°
Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,999 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 133.8° / 313.8°
RWY 15 (133.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (313.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,482 ft / 1,366 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 70.4° / 250.4°
RWY 08 (70.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (250.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
128.25 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.55 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
MISC FORT DRUM FLT FLW
141.03 MHz
OPS BASE OPS
120.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV SACK METRO
63.30 MHz
TWR TWR
118.75 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026