27C

IFR

MECOSTA MORTON

MECOSTA · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,022'
Longest RWY
2,027'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 27C
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,022'
MSL · field 1,022' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +11 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 27C

27C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRQB (ROBEN-HOOD) · 12.0 NM away. Conditions at 27C 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
1,569 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TREVER WALBURG
Address
10964 90TH AVE, MECOSTA MI 49332-9739

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

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230° · 11 kt
RWY 21
214°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 214° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,022 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2787° / 267°2,027 ftTURFStandard L
03/21Favored34° / 214°2,010 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0915', road, 38' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2
278', tree, 0' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
0317', road, 100' from thr, 135' R of cntrln, slope 5
2130', trees, 0' from thr, 115' 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
27C · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

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.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Unmanned aircraft system operations on runway 09/27 east of runway 03/21 intersection.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runway and displaced threshold marked with 18 inch yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 27Runway 27 is marked with 18 inch yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 09Runway and displaced threshold marked with 18 inch yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 21Runway and displaced threshold marked with 18 inch yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 27Approach ratio 20 to 1 based on straight out over 38 foot trees, 773 foot distance, zero foot below.Show FAA
  • 09Approach ratio 13 to 1 at displaced threshold over 62 foot tree, 860 foot distance, 130 foot right; 20 to 1 based on straight out.Show FAA
  • 21Approach ratio 5 to 1 at displaced threshold over 54 foot tree, 273 foot distance, 125 foot left; 17 to 1 based on straight out over 58 foot tree, 1034 foot distance, 45 foot right.Show FAA
  • 03Approach ratio 20 to 1 at displaced threshold over 91 foot trees, 1820 foot distance, zero foot below.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided visual flight rules weather conditions; runway 03 threshold displaced to provide a 20 to 1 ratio to clear TV tower and power line southwest of the airport; runway 09 threshold displaced to provide a 20 to 1 ratio to clear road west of the airport; trees near runway 03/21 intersection will be cleared; trees south of the east end of runway 09/27 will be cleared to provide a 7 to 1 ratio beginning from the south edge of the primary surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 27C

Answer card
ICAO
27C
Name
MECOSTA MORTON
Location
MECOSTA, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,022 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,022 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,027 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
230° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Mecosta Morton (27C) sits in Mecosta, Michigan. Field elevation is 1,022 ft MSL. The airport has two turf runways. The longest is 09/27 at 2,027 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern about 2,022 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The field has no on-field FBOs listed, so plan to self-brief and verify services before you go.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 03 has a displaced threshold to help clear a TV tower and power line southwest of the airport. Runway 09 also has a displaced threshold for road clearance. Trees near the 03/21 intersection are scheduled to be cleared. Trees south of the east end of 09/27 are also part of the published obstacle picture. Yellow cones mark the runway and displaced threshold areas on 03, 09, 21 and 27. There is no snow removal. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. This is a turf field with short runways. Check performance, surface condition and obstacle clearance before you launch or land.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 27C Mecosta Morton?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,022 ft MSL at this field.
Does Mecosta Morton have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 27C. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
Which runway is longest at 27C?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway. It is turf and measures 2,027 ft.
Is 27C towered or uncontrolled?
There is no control tower at Mecosta Morton. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Are there obstacle or displaced threshold issues at Mecosta Morton?
Yes. Published remarks call out displaced thresholds on 03 and 09 for obstacle clearance. Trees near the 03/21 intersection and south of the east end of 09/27 are also noted.
Is there snow removal at 27C?
No snow removal is published for this airport. Plan for turf conditions to be seasonal and verify field condition with the airport operator before winter operations.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Mecosta Morton?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 27C?
This is a short turf field with published obstacle notes and displaced thresholds. Review the runway markings. Confirm performance for the surface. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

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