24M

VFR

WILDERNESS AIRPARK

KENT CITY · MICHIGAN

Elev
785'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:49Z
VFR sectional · 24M
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Before you fly into 24M
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,785'
MSL · field 785' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 24M

24M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFFX (FREMONT MUNI) · 17.0 NM away. Conditions at 24M may differ.

METAR · KFFX

Observed 08:49Z

KFFX 120849Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A2976 RMK AO2
Wind
260° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,172 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 NE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARTIN COAKER
Address
5833 PHEASANT VIEW DR, ADA MI 49301-8644

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
24M · 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
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

  • FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ARPT CLSD DEC-APR WHEN SN COVD EXC FOR SKI EQUIPPED ACFT. NO SN REMOVAL.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 27RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 09CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • 27APCH RATIO 16:1 TO DTHR OVR +66 FT TREE, 1081 FT DIST, 40 FT L.

Other notes

  • PRVDD AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RWY CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RWY ENDS CLEAR OF OBSTN; OBSTN IN RWY APCH SLP SFC REMOVED/LWRD OR THR DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVD 20:1 APCH SLP; RELCT EACH THR 240 FT.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 24M

Answer card
ICAO
24M
Name
WILDERNESS AIRPARK
Location
KENT CITY, MICHIGAN
Elevation
785 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,785 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

Wilderness Airpark is in Kent City, Michigan. The field elevation is 785 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts provided, so verify the current runway layout in the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan a landing. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL only as a standard light-piston reference if you are operating locally. Verify the actual pattern and any local procedures before arrival. The published remarks matter here. There are obstruction notes tied to displaced thresholds, with yellow cones marking the runway and displaced threshold areas. Wildlife is also a factor. Deer, birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport.

This field is closed December through April when snow is on the ground, except for ski-equipped aircraft. There is no snow removal. That makes seasonal planning important. For 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 in the facts, so call the airport operator or the field directly before arrival for current services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilderness Airpark (24M) open in winter?
The airport is closed December through April when snow covered, except for ski-equipped aircraft. There is no snow removal, so check conditions before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 24M?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local guidance before flying the pattern.
Does Wilderness Airpark have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 24M. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before departure.
Is 24M towered or non-towered?
24M is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about the runway at Wilderness Airpark?
The facts provided do not list any runways. The published remarks mention displaced thresholds. They also mention yellow cone markings and obstruction slope issues, so verify the current runway layout in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.
Are there wildlife hazards at 24M?
Yes. The published remarks say deer, birds and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind.
Who handles clearance delivery for 24M?
For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When Approach is closed contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Wilderness Airpark?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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