08C

MVFR

RIVERVIEW

JENISON · MICHIGAN

Elev
603'
Longest RWY
3,920'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 08C
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,603'
MSL · field 603' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +8 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF 08C

08C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGRR (GERALD R FORD INTL) · 12.9 NM away. Conditions at 08C may differ.

METAR · KGRR

Observed 05:15Z

KGRR 280515Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM BKN010 BKN015 16/14 A2964 RMK AO2 T01610144 $
Wind
190° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,215 ft
Ceiling
1,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NATHAN D BOYNTON
Address
805 TAYLOR ST, JENISON MI 49428-9560

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT-SUN · IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 12 kt
RWY 14
139°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 139° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,603 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored139° / 319°3,920 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1464', trees, 660' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 7
3280', trees, 450' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 3

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
08C · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • The administration building access code is 5-3-2-1.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and groundhogs are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon operates from dusk to 2400.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 14/32 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day by self service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32There is an 8-foot road and 11 to 52-foot trees located 55 to 155 feet distant and 140 feet left or right of runway 32.Show FAA
  • 14Runway numbers are faded on runway 14.Show FAA
  • 32Runway numbers are faded on runway 32.Show FAA
  • 32The approach slope is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 80-foot trees at 1900 feet distance on runway 32.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager cell phone number is 616-291-2778.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 08C

Answer card
ICAO
08C
Name
RIVERVIEW
Location
JENISON, MICHIGAN
Elevation
603 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,603 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,920 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
190° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Riverview Airport sits in Jenison, Michigan. Field elevation is 603 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 3,920 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is close enough to the Grand Rapids area that you should pay attention to local traffic flow and any current airport notes before you go. Runway numbers on both ends are reported as faded. There are also obstructions near runway 32, including trees close to the approach area.

Riverview Airport has one on-field FBO. Riverview Airport carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day. Medium intensity runway lights on 14/32 are activated by CTAF. The beacon operates from dusk to 2400. Deer, birds and groundhogs have been reported on and near the airport. If you need clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach. If approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC. For any current noise, access, or operational changes, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Riverview Airport (08C)?
08C has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 3,920 ft long with an asphalt surface. That is the longest runway at the field.
Does Riverview Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 08C. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at 08C Riverview Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Riverview Airport towered?
No. 08C is not towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls and lighting activation.
Which fuel is available on the field at Riverview Airport?
The on-field FBO is Riverview Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day.
How do I activate the runway lights at 08C?
Medium intensity runway lights on 14/32 are activated by CTAF. Use 122.9 for the published lighting activation method.
Are there any runway 32 obstacles at Riverview Airport?
Yes. The published remarks note an 8 ft road plus trees near runway 32. They also note an approach slope issue over 80 ft trees about 1,900 ft from the threshold.
Who do I call for clearance delivery into 08C?
For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. If approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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