0C5

IFR

CANADIAN LAKES

MECOSTA · MICHIGAN

Elev
960'
Longest RWY
3,800'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 0C5
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,960'
MSL · field 960' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF 0C5

0C5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRQB (ROBEN-HOOD) · 13.0 NM away. Conditions at 0C5 may differ.

METAR · KRQB

Observed 09:55Z

KRQB 280955Z AUTO 23011G18KT 10SM OVC007 14/13 A2958 RMK AO2 P0001
Wind
230° @ 11G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.58 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,492 ft
Ceiling
700 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
5 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LOUIS WEIJERS
Address
7396 CESSNA LN, STANWOOD MI 49346-9387

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 11 kt
RWY 18
176°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 176° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,960 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored176° / 356°3,800 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1815', road, 0' from thr, 97' R of cntrln, slope 0
3615', road, 0' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
0C5 · 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
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • No snow removal. For field conditions call airport manager or airport manager cell.Show FAA
  • +3 foot fence entrance length runway 18/36, 114 feet west.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Departures fly runway heading to 1500 feet mean sea level for noise abatement.Show FAA
  • Deer on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway lights operate from sunset to sunrise April through November.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Displaced threshold marked with lighted cones on runway 36.Show FAA
  • 18Displaced threshold marked with lighted cones on runway 18.Show FAA
  • 36Approach ratio 25 to 1 over 16 foot hangar, 372 feet distance, 50 feet left; 17 to 1 at displaced threshold over plus 57 foot trees, 994 feet distance on runway 36.Show FAA
  • 18Approach ratio zero to 1 at displaced threshold over plus 15 foot road, 0 feet distance, 90 feet left; 3 to 1 over plus 30 foot tree, 90 feet distance, 134 feet right; 16 to 1 based on straight out over plus 65 foot trees, 1100 feet distance on runway 18.Show FAA
  • 18Also 55 foot trees, 300 feet distance, approach ratio 5 to 1 on runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERCell phone number for manager is 231-692-9599.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 0C5

Answer card
ICAO
0C5
Name
CANADIAN LAKES
Location
MECOSTA, MICHIGAN
Elevation
960 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,960 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
230° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Canadian Lakes Airport (0C5) sits in Mecosta, Michigan. Field elevation is 960 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,800 ft of turf, so plan for a soft-field surface and check the field condition before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the Chart Supplement. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or current ATC guidance say otherwise. The published remarks also call out displaced thresholds on both ends, with lighted cones marking them. There are tree and fence obstructions near the approaches, so give yourself a careful look at the runway environment before landing.

Runway lights operate from sunset to sunrise from April through November. There is no snow removal. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Departures fly runway heading to 1,500 ft MSL for noise abatement. If you need clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport manager before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 0C5 Canadian Lakes?
0C5 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,800 ft long and turf surfaced. The longest runway is 3,800 ft.
Does Canadian Lakes Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 0C5. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 0C5?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Is 0C5 towered?
No. Canadian Lakes is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard traffic calls.
What are the runway lighting hours at Canadian Lakes?
Runway lights operate from sunset to sunrise from April through November. If you are planning a night arrival outside that window, verify lighting status with the airport manager.
Are there any noise abatement procedures at 0C5?
Yes. Departures fly runway heading to 1,500 ft MSL for noise abatement. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other published local procedures before departure.
Are there obstructions on the approach to runway 18 or 36?
Yes. The published remarks list trees, a hangar, a fence near the runway 18/36 entrance and displaced thresholds marked with lighted cones on both ends. Review the current Chart Supplement and walk the field if you can.
Who do I call for field conditions at Canadian Lakes?
The remarks say to call the airport manager or the airport manager cell for field conditions. The listed manager cell is 231-692-9599.

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