GRAND RAPIDS/ITASCA COUNTY-GORDON NEWSTROM FLD (KGPZ)
Grand Rapids, Minnesota · Itasca County · 2 miles SE of city
Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Fld (KGPZ) is a non-towered, Class E public-use airport in Grand Rapids, Minnesota at 1,356 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 5,756 ft asphalt). It is classified as a General Aviation (Regional) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierGPZ
ICAO identifierKGPZ
Elevation1355.7 ft MSL
Latitude47.20928° N
Longitude93.50994° W
Magnetic variation2E
AirspaceClass E (CLASS E SVC 0500-2100 MON-SAT, 0800-2100 SUN; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Regional
Based aircraft60
Annual enplanements2
Planned development (2025–29)$5,440,000
Sectional chartTWIN CITIES
ARTCCMinneapolis Center
Flight ServicePrinceton
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityGPZ
AttendedAPR-OCT / ALL / 0700-2100; NOV-MAR / ALL / 0700-2000
ManagerMatt Wegwerth
Manager phone218-326-7625
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,000 × 60 ft | Asphalt (good) | 05: P4L · 23: P4L |
| 16/34 | 5,756 × 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | 16: P4R · 34: P4L, MALSR |
ILS approaches: 34 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| DULUTH RCAG | 127.9 | — |
| DULUTH RCAG | 281.45 | — |
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3PT · 218-326-8337
Airport remarks
- LILY LAKE SPB OPS N OF ARPT; PPR RQR CTC - (218) 326-1226.
- DEER AND BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD 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.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- DQ Grill & Chill0.9 mi
- Applebee's0.9 mi
- KFC1 mi
- Hardee's1.1 mi
- Pizza Hut1.1 mi
- McDonald's1.1 mi
Lodging
- Timberlake Lodge Hotel0.8 mi
- Super 80.8 mi
- AmericInn0.9 mi
- Super 80.9 mi
- Country Inn & Suites0.9 mi
- Best Western Plus1 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
