22C

VFR

CLIFFORD LAKE

STANTON · MICHIGAN

Elev
890'
Longest RWY
2,000'14W/32W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 22C CLIFFORD LAKE showing runway layout — runways 14W/32W
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 22C
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,890'
MSL · field 890' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32W
H/W +5 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF 22C

22C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAMN (GRATIOT COMMUNITY) · 21.8 NM away. Conditions at 22C may differ.

METAR · KAMN

Observed 20:15Z

KAMN 112015Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A2975 RMK AO2
Wind
260° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,994 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
5 NM W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ
Address
221 ROYAL DR, STANTON MI 48888-9356

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
260° · 9 kt
RWY 32W
315°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32W · 315° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,890 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14W/32WFavored135° / 315°2,000 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of 22C CLIFFORD LAKE in STANTON, MICHIGAN, showing runways 14W/32W drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
22C · 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

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 CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 22C

Answer card
ICAO
22C
Name
CLIFFORD LAKE
Location
STANTON, MICHIGAN
Elevation
890 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,890 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14W/32W · 2,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32W

Clifford Lake (22C) sits near Stanton, Michigan. The field elevation is 890 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest is 14W/32W, a 2,000 ft water runway with magnetic headings of 135° and 315°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that matches the current Chart Supplement and local practice. For this field, that puts the pattern at 1,890 ft MSL based on the listed elevation. Check the current Chart Supplement before flight for any updates.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current support. Published remarks say clearance delivery goes through Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. That is the main operational item to have ready before departure or arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Clifford Lake (22C)?
22C has one runway. It is 14W/32W on water and it is 2,000 ft long. The published magnetic headings are 135° and 315°.
Does Clifford Lake have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 22C. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.
What is the field elevation at Clifford Lake?
The field elevation is 890 ft MSL. That matters for pattern planning and performance planning on a water strip.
What is the pattern altitude at 22C?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern. Brief the altitude before arrival.
Is Clifford Lake towered?
No. 22C is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Clifford Lake?
Published remarks say to contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344 for clearance delivery. When Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Clifford Lake?
None are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into 22C?
This is a small water runway with no tower and no ILS published. Plan for a short water landing environment. Verify the current Chart Supplement. Have the published clearance contact numbers ready.

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