24M

IFR

WILDERNESS AIRPARK

KENT CITY · MICHIGAN

Elev
785'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
VFR sectional · 24M
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Before you fly into 24M
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
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 06:55Z

KFFX 280655Z AUTO 21015G30KT 7SM -RA BR OVC008 15/14 A2959 RMK AO2 PK WND 20030/48 P0003
Wind
210° @ 15G30 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,383 ft
Ceiling
800 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
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
210° · 15 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

  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.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
  • Airport is closed December through April when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. No snow removal.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 27Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 27Approach ratio is 16 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a plus 66 foot tree, 1081 feet distance, 40 feet left.Show FAA
  • 09Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. Approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided area 125 feet either side of runway centerline and 200 feet off runway ends is clear of obstruction. Obstruction in runway approach slope surface removed or lowered or threshold displaced and marked to provide 20 to 1 approach slope. Relocate each threshold 240 feet.Show FAA

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
IFR
Current wind
210° at 15 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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