08C

VFR

RIVERVIEW

JENISON · MICHIGAN

Elev
603'
Longest RWY
3,920'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 08C RIVERVIEW showing runway layout — runways 14/32
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 08C
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,603'
MSL · field 603' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +8 · X/W 6 kt L

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 07:53Z

KGRR 120753Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP071 T01720156 $
Wind
280° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,199 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
280° · 10 kt
RWY 32
319°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 319° · 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 08C RIVERVIEW in JENISON, MICHIGAN, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • DEER, BIRDS, & GROUNDHOGS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ADMIN BLDG ACES: 5-3-2-1.
  • FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Lighting notes

  • OPRS DUSK-2400.
  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL H24 SELF SVC.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32+8 FT ROAD & 11-52 FT TREES, 55-155 FT DIST, 140 FT L/R.
  • 14RWY NRS FADED.
  • 32RWY NRS FADED.
  • 32APCH SLP 20:1 TO DTHR OVR 80 FT TREES, 1900 FT DIST.

Other notes

  • MANAGERCELL 616-291-2778.

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
VFR
Current wind
280° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

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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