Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field (KARV), Wisconsin
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KARV, Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field, serves the Minocqua-Woodruff area of northern Wisconsin with a primary paved runway of 5,150 feet and a crosswind runway of 3,602 feet. The field is non-towered and carries no onsite customs, with the nearest customs airport of entry at KDYT, roughly 107 nautical miles away. Business aviation accounts for the large majority of the airport's FAA TFMSC-tracked operations, reflecting its role serving the Northwoods lake region.
Runways
Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 5,150 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Sky Harbor (KDYT), 107 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field recorded 2,526 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KARV concentrates heavily in the summer months, with July and August each recording well over 400 operations compared to fewer than 100 in most winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 507 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field averages 1.1 days above 90°F in July, 31.0 freeze days in January and 7.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76.7°F, and January the coldest, at 19.7°F.
Weather station is 2.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
High Intensity Runway Lights on runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise and can be increased in intensity; the MALSR is activated on runway 36. Runway 18 and runway 28 are equipped with REILs. VASI is provided on runway 18 and runway 36, and PAPI on runway 28. Runway 10/28 has Medium Intensity Runway Lighting, controlled via CTAF.
The High Intensity Runway Lighting is non-standard; a non-standard threshold lighting configuration uses an MALS-type threshold light bar in addition to standard lighting.
Sandhill cranes are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Manitowish Waters, 13.16 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KARV?
KARV, Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field, has two paved asphalt runways. The primary runway, 18/36, measures 5,150 feet long and 100 feet wide. A secondary crosswind runway, 10/28, measures 3,602 feet long and 75 feet wide. Both runways are paved, giving operators a choice of alignment depending on wind conditions. The 5,150-foot length on 18/36 is the longest surface at the field and the one typically used by larger business aircraft.
Is customs available on site at Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field?
There is no customs processing on site at Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field. The nearest airport of entry is KDYT, located approximately 107 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international destinations need to plan a stop at KDYT or another designated port of entry before or after using KARV. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any international itinerary touching this airport.
When is Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field attended?
Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field, KARV, follows a seasonal attendance schedule. From October through May, the field is attended daily from 0800 to 1700 local time. From June through September, attended hours extend daily from 0800 to 1800 local time. Outside these windows the airport operates without on-site staffing. Dispatchers planning arrivals outside these hours should account for the unattended status.
What lighting is available at KARV for night or low-visibility operations?
KARV, Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field, offers a range of runway and approach lighting. High Intensity Runway Lights on 18/36 are preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise and can be increased in intensity, alongside an MALSR system activated on runway 36. Runway 18 and runway 28 have REILs, while VASI guidance is provided on runway 18 and 36 and PAPI on runway 28. Runway 10/28 has Medium Intensity Runway Lighting, all controlled via CTAF.
How seasonal is business aviation traffic at KARV?
Business aviation traffic at KARV, Lakeland / Noble F Lee Memorial Field, shows a strong seasonal pattern tied to the summer travel period in northern Wisconsin. Monthly operations rise from around 42 to 74 in the winter months to a peak of 507 in July, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. August follows closely with 449 operations, and September still records 335. By contrast, January, February, March, November, and December each stay below 90 operations. This pattern reflects the concentration of business aviation activity in the warmer months at this Northwoods airport.