Airport information
- FAA LID
- 55OK
- Coordinates
- 36.2240, -95.5783
- Elevation
- 575 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MC ALESTER
- Attendance
- ALL SR-SS
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/01
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
Plan a flight from 55OK
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,700 ft × 40 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUL · Tulsa | VORTAC | 114.40 | r073° / 10.3 NM |
| GNP · Glenpool | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r040° / 26.3 NM |
| OKM · Okmulgee | VOR-DME | 114.90 | r016° / 34.8 NM |
| MEE · Davis | VOR | 108.60 | r337° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55OK. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC TULSA APCH AT 918-831-6714/6720.
- RWY 36 HAS 500' STOPWAY (NOT MKD); RWY 18 HAS 400' STOPWAY (NOT MKD). BOTH AREAS ARE SUITABLE FOR USE FOR TAKEOFF.
- 400 FT UNMKD STWY SUITABLE FOR TKOF.
- 500 FT UNMKD STWY SUITABLE FOR TKOF.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 55OK in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 55OK
Gilstrap Field (55OK) is an airport in Inola, OK, at 575 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55OK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 55OK have a control tower?
No. Gilstrap Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 55OK?
Gilstrap Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 55OK?
Gilstrap Field is in Inola, OK, at an elevation of 575 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2240, -95.5783.
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