29C Grindstone Air Harbor | Port Austin, MI

Before you fly into 29C

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,640'

MSL · field 640' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +14 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 29C

29C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBAX (HURON COUNTY MEML) · 16.3 NM away. Conditions at 29C may differ.

METAR · KBAX

Observed 06:55Z

KBAX 280655Z AUTO 16015G23KT 10SM -RA OVC110 16/10 A2960 RMK AO2 T01620102

Wind: 160° @ 15G23 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.60 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,310 ft
Ceiling: 11,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

29C does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMBS (MBS INTL) · 59.2 NM away. Conditions at 29C may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 12:00Z–29 12:00Z

TAF KMBS 281120Z 2812/2912 22014G24KT P6SM OVC015 FM281300 25015G25KT P6SM BKN020 OVC030 FM281700 26018G28KT P6SM BKN030 FM281900 27014G23KT P6SM SCT035 FM290000 28006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM291000 01005KT P6SM SCT040 OVC120

BASEMVFR

28 12:00Z–28 13:00Z

Wind: 220° at 14 kt gusting 24 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 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 E
VFR sectional: LAKE HURON
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KELLY J HANSON
Phone: 989-269-7299
Address: 330 E HURON AVE, BAD AXE MI 48413-1449

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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160° · 15 kt

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RWY 18

171°M

Head/Tail

+14 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	171° / 351°	1,800 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	18', trees, 0' from thr, 65' R of cntrln, slope 0
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	30', trees, 0' from thr, 65' 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.

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: Not published
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

$5.00

98G·Sebewaing Township Airport·30.5 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.00at98GSebewaing Township Airport30.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18Three foot yellow cones mark the end of runway 18.Show FAA
36Three foot yellow cones mark the end of runway 36.Show FAA
18A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. The approach ratio is 16 to 1 to the threshold over a 76 foot tree, 1244 feet distance, 42 feet left. The approach ratio is 20 to 1 over a 27 foot power line, 570 feet distance, 125 feet left and right.Show FAA
36A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. The approach ratio is 20 to 1 over a 25 foot power line, 720 feet distance, 125 feet left and right.Show FAA

Other notes

Man-made or natural objects exist within the approach surface needed to ensure safety in the takeoff and landing of aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 29C

Answer card

ICAO: 29C
Name: GRINDSTONE AIR HARBOR
Location: PORT AUSTIN, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 640 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,640 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 1,800 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Grindstone Air Harbor (29C) sits in Port Austin, Michigan. Field elevation is 640 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 1,800 ft of turf, so plan for short-field performance and soft-field technique. 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 unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,640 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Published remarks note objects in the approach surfaces. There are also cataloged obstructions on both ends, including trees and power lines. Three-foot yellow cones mark the ends of Runway 18 and Runway 36. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need fuel or ground services, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current availability. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. With a turf runway, obstruction notes and wildlife activity, this is a field where a current briefing matters before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 29C?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 1,640 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does Grindstone Air Harbor have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 29C. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

Is 29C towered or non-towered?

29C is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What is the longest runway at Grindstone Air Harbor?

The longest runway is 18/36. It is 1,800 ft long and turf.

Are there any published obstructions at 29C?

Yes. Published remarks note obstructions in the approach surfaces on both ends. Trees and power lines are listed. Treat the field as a short and obstacle-sensitive arrival.

Are deer or birds a concern at 29C?

Yes. Deer and large birds are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. A careful scan on final, rollout and climbout is a good idea.

Which FBOs are on the field at 29C?

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

Who handles clearance delivery for 29C?

Published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery.

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