2C5

MVFR

ALMENA

PAW PAW · MICHIGAN

Elev
748'
Longest RWY
3,300'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:19Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2C5
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,748'
MSL · field 748' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +2 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF 2C5

2C5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAZO (KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTL) · 13.4 NM away. Conditions at 2C5 may differ.

METAR · KAZO

Observed 04:19Z

KAZO 280419Z AUTO 16007G15KT 10SM BKN010 16/14 A2963 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE RAE0356 P0000 T01560144
Wind
160° @ 7G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,407 ft
Ceiling
1,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
SHERI MANNING
Address
45872 30TH ST, PAW PAW MI 49079-8004

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

tap a runway
160° · 7 kt
RWY 09
087°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 087° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,748 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored87° / 267°3,300 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0935', tree, 0' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 0
2768', tree, 40' from thr, 73' 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
2C5 · 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
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee 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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • The airport is closed December through March and when snow covered.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
  • Deer and large birds are on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For FICONs contact the airport manager.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 09Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 09The approach ratio is 12 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 82 foot trees located 1008 feet distant and 70 feet right. The 16 to 1 ratio is based on straight out over 74 foot trees located 1212 feet distant.Show FAA
  • 27The approach ratio is 13 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 96 foot trees located 1254 feet distant and 115 feet right. The 16 to 1 ratio is based on straight out over 86 foot trees located 1422 feet distant.Show FAA
  • 09There are also 65 foot trees located 40 feet distant and 73 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Determination pending.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCell 269-207-2743.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2C5

Answer card
ICAO
2C5
Name
ALMENA
Location
PAW PAW, MICHIGAN
Elevation
748 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,748 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
160° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Almena Airport (2C5) sits in Paw Paw, Michigan. Field elevation is 748 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27 and the longest runway is 3,300 ft of turf. 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 Chart Supplement says otherwise. With the field at 748 ft MSL, that puts a typical pattern around 1,748 ft MSL. The airport is closed December through March and when snow covered. That matters here because turf and winter conditions can change the field fast.

Published remarks also call out deer and large birds on and near the airport. Runway and displaced threshold markings use 3 foot yellow cones. There are tree obstructions on both ends, so plan your approach carefully and verify current field conditions before you go. 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, so call the airport operator directly or use CTAF for current local info before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 2C5 Almena Airport?
2C5 has one runway, 09/27. It is 3,300 ft long and turf.
What is the pattern altitude at Almena Airport (2C5)?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,748 ft MSL based on the 748 ft field elevation.
Does 2C5 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 2C5. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you fly.
Is Almena Airport towered?
No. Almena Airport is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Is 2C5 open in winter?
The airport is closed December through March and when snow covered. Verify current field conditions with the airport operator before planning a winter arrival.
What should I know about obstacles at 2C5?
Published remarks note tree obstructions on both runway ends. The FAA also notes deer and large birds on and near the airport, so keep a sharp lookout on approach and during rollout.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Almena Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current local service info.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 2C5?
For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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