26W Wolf Lake Airport

Before you fly into 26W

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,980'

MSL · field 980' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 26W

26W does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJXN (JACKSON COUNTY/REYNOLDS FLD) · 10.7 NM away. Conditions at 26W may differ.

METAR · KJXN

Observed 06:56Z

KJXN 280656Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP044 T01500133

Wind: 170° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.67 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,525 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

26W does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KJXN (JACKSON COUNTY/REYNOLDS FLD) · 10.7 NM away. Conditions at 26W may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 07:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KJXN 280642Z 2807/2906 15011KT P6SM SCT015 TEMPO 2807/2809 BKN015 FM280900 20010G20KT P6SM VCSH OVC015 FM281100 23014G24KT P6SM OVC015 FM282100 27011KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 OVC050 FM290000 28003KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 OVC100

BASEVFR

28 07:00Z–28 09:00Z

Wind: 150° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 1,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 4 NM NE
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MICHAEL KRAUS
Phone: 517-414-4070
Address: 3920 GREY TOWER RD, JACKSON MI 49201-8001

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

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170° · 8 kt

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RWY 18

176°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	176° / 356°	2,155 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	78', trees, 0' from thr, 98' R of cntrln, slope 0
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	68', trees, 335' from thr, 145' R of cntrln, slope 4

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.

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
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: 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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.99

KFPK·Charlotte Air Services·33.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.59

KJXN·Skyway Aviation·10.7 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.99atKFPKCharlotte Air Services33.8 nm
Jet A$6.59atKJXNSkyway Aviation10.7 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When Approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA
Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

36There are 2 foot yellow cones at runway 36.Show FAA
18There are 2 foot yellow cones at runway 18.Show FAA
18The cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

Ropes and anchors are not provided.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 26W

Answer card

ICAO: 26W
Name: WOLF LAKE
Location: NAPOLEON, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 980 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,980 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 2,155 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 170° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Wolf Lake (26W) sits near Napoleon, Michigan. The field elevation is 980 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 2,155 ft of turf. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 1,980 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Verify before you fly. Published remarks call out yellow cones at both runway ends. They also note an obstruction near runway 18 that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Plan your arrival with that in mind. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach. If Approach is closed, use Cleveland ARTCC. This is a small turf field with no tower and no published ILS, so a current chart review matters. Check runway condition, wind and the departure path before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Wolf Lake (26W)?

26W has one runway, 18/36. It is 2,155 ft long and turf.

What is the field elevation at 26W?

The field elevation is 980 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude and pattern planning.

Is Wolf Lake towered?

No. 26W is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures unless ATC gives you something different.

Does 26W have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 26W. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and procedure data before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at Wolf Lake?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published pattern, or plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if no special pattern is listed.

Are there any runway hazards at 26W?

Yes. The remarks note an obstruction near runway 18 that exceeds a 45 degree slope. They also note 2 ft yellow cones at both runway ends.

Are there FBOs on the field at 26W?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Wolf Lake?

The published remark says to contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345 for clearance delivery. If Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.

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