2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Several hangars were built a year or so ago.”
Bruce McColley5★ on Google
Airports / Michigan / GDW
Small airport · GDW
Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport.
Gladwin, Michigan · 776 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
9 ratings
0
Operators based
776
Elevation ft
Gladwin, MichiganELEV 776 FTSmall airport
4.7
Google rating
9
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
776
Field elevation
feet above sea level
31
Nearest alternate
nm to MBS
Field standing
#15 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 9 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
31 nm
To the nearest alternate
MBS International Airport (MBS).
Overview
Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (KGDW / GDW) sits in Gladwin, Michigan, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 776 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
GDW has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include MBS International Airport (MBS, 31 nm), Cherry Capital Airport (TVC, 66 nm), and Bishop International Airport (FNT, 68 nm). GDW offers 2 runways, the longest 4,699-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of GDW vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from GDW, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KGDW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0900-1700 daily; unattended major holidays; fuel H24 self-serve via credit card
- Unicom 122.8
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Crew car
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“KGDW is a friendly airport with supportive staff.”
Bruce McColley5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KGDW
IATA
GDW
FAA / Local
GDW
Elevation
776 ft
Coordinates
43.9706° N · 84.4750° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 776 ft, GDW sits higher than 59% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,699 ft
- 09/274,699 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/332,580 ft × 150 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,699 ft
GDW's 4,699 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 31nmMBSMBS International AirportFreeland
- 66nmTVCCherry Capital AirportTraverse City
- 68nmFNTBishop International AirportFlint
- 72nmLANCapital Region International AirportLansing
- 77nmAPNAlpena County Regional AirportAlpena
- 78nmMBLManistee County Blacker AirportManistee
Location
Open the full mapKGDW · Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport · Gladwin, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GDW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 192 nm | 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 437 nm | 1h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 482 nm | 1h 31m |
| New York (TEB) | 498 nm | 1h 33m |
| Boston (BED) | 583 nm | 1h 45m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 884 nm | 2h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 933 nm | 2h 34m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,003 nm | 2h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GDW?
- Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport's longest paved runway is 4,699 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GDW?
- Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,699 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport?
- One FBO serves GDW: Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to GDW?
- The closest alternate is MBS International Airport (MBS), about 31 nm away, followed by Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) at 66 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GDW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 25m (437 nm), Nashville about 1h 31m (482 nm), New York about 1h 33m (498 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.