Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW)

Gladwin, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KGDW

IATA

GDW

Elevation

776 ft

Region

US-MI

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KGDW

Local Code: GDW

Location: 43.9706° N, -84.474998° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (KGDW/GDW) primarily serves general aviation, and direct "traveler reviews" from commercial passengers are not available. Instead, feedback comes from pilots and general aviation users. The overall sentiment among these users appears positive, highlighting a welcoming environment and good services for a small airport. Recent reviews, however, are limited.

What Travelers Love

Friendly and Welcoming Staff: Pilots consistently praise the airport manager and staff for their friendly and welcoming approach, assisting visitors with fueling and parking.
Good FBO Services: The Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) offers amenities such as a crew lounge, restrooms, and coffee/drinks. Fuel (100LL) is available 24/7 via self-service credit card.
Courtesy Cars: Courtesy cars are available for pilots to use, which is a significant convenience for accessing the nearby city.
Competitive Fuel Prices: Reviewers have noted the presence of nice, new fuel pumps with excellent prices.

Common Complaints

Wildlife Hazards: There are recurring mentions of deer and large birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, posing a potential hazard to aircraft operations.
Turf Runway Closures: Runway 15/33, a turf surface, is closed when snow covered, except for ski-equipped aircraft, which can limit access during winter months.
Limited Staffing Hours: The airport is typically staffed from 9 AM to 5:05 PM and is unattended on major holidays, requiring pilots to call the airport manager for after-hours service.
No Commercial Services: As a general aviation airport, there are no commercial flights, and therefore no security wait times, customs, or immigration facilities to review.

Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport is well-regarded by the general aviation community for its hospitality and essential pilot services. While it operates as a small facility with limited hours and potential wildlife concerns, its courtesy car availability and friendly FBO staff are significant advantages for visiting pilots.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`09/27`	4700 ft	75 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`15/33`	2500 ft	150 ft	GRS	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	SAGINAW APP/DEP	`126.45 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

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Public Transportation

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