2M7 Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome

Before you fly into 2M7

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,677'

MSL · field 677' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 33

H/W +6 · X/W 15 kt L

METAR & TAF 2M7

2M7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSLH (CHEBOYGAN COUNTY) · 11.5 NM away. Conditions at 2M7 may differ.

METAR · KSLH

Observed 16:55Z

KSLH 121655Z AUTO 26016G21KT 230V290 10SM CLR 21/14 A2972 RMK AO2

Wind: 260° @ 16G21 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 14°C
Altimeter: 29.72 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,807 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

2M7 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPLN (PELLSTON RGNL/EMMET COUNTY) · 20.7 NM away. Conditions at 2M7 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KPLN 121722Z 1218/1318 25010G20KT P6SM SCT024 FM122000 24015G25KT P6SM FEW140 FM130300 25006KT P6SM FEW230 FM130800 24009G21KT P6SM VCSH FEW240 FM131100 22012G25KT P6SM -SHRA OVC060 FM131500 23014G27KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN050

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–12 20:00Z

Wind: 250° at 10 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 2,400 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: 11 NM SE
VFR sectional: LAKE HURON
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ALLEN D HOFFMAN
Phone: 231-625-2418
Address: 9341 TWIN LAKES RD, CHEBOYGAN MI 49721-9548

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

260° · 16 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 33

322°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

15 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	142° / 322°	2,800 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	—	—	52', trees, 10' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0
33	—	—	—	—	—	—	43', trees, 10' from thr, 105' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 2M7 HOFFMAN'S BLACK MOUNTAIN AERODROME in CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

2M7 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

2M7 · CHART_SUPP

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
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Hangar
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

$5.78

KAPN·Alpena County Regional Airport·41.7 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.78atKAPNAlpena County Regional Airport41.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RWY 15/33: DITCH ON BOTH SIDES OF RWY.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Approach & departure obstructions

153 FT YELLOW CONES.
333 FT YELLOW CONES.
15CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
33APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR OVR +88 FT TREES, 1774 FT DIST, 0 FT B.
33ALSO +17 FT ROAD, 43 FT DIST, 125 FT R.

Other notes

PRVDD THE AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE & 200 FT BYD RWY ENDS IS CLEAR; ANY OBSTNS IN THE APCH ARE LWRD/REMOVED OR THRS DSPLCD TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1 APCH.
15/33ROUGH, UNEVEN, & TIRE RUTS. SOFT WHEN WET - CALL AMGR TO CFM RWY CONDS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2M7

Answer card

ICAO: 2M7
Name: HOFFMAN'S BLACK MOUNTAIN AERODROME
Location: CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 677 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,677 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 2,800 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 260° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 33

Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome sits near Cheboygan, Michigan. Field elevation is 677 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 15/33 and the longest runway is 2,800 ft. It is a turf strip. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,677 ft MSL based on the field elevation in the facts block. The runway is marked with 3-foot yellow cones. Published remarks also note a rough and uneven surface with tire ruts. It can be soft when wet. Call the airport manager to confirm runway conditions before you go.

The published remarks show several obstructions near both ends. Runway 33 has a road close to the threshold. Runway 33 also has tall trees on the approach path. Runway 15 has a cataloged obstruction that exceeds a 45-degree slope. The runway also has a ditch on both sides. There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need current field services, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 2M7?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,677 ft MSL at this field.

Does Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 2M7. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before departure.

Is 2M7 towered?

No. Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the longest runway at 2M7?

The only runway is 15/33. It is 2,800 ft long and turf.

What runway condition should I expect at Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome?

The published remarks say the runway is rough, uneven and has tire ruts. It is soft when wet. Call the airport manager to confirm runway conditions before arrival.

Are there any runway 33 obstacles at 2M7?

Yes. Published remarks note a road 17 feet high, 43 feet distant and 125 feet right of runway 33. They also note 88-foot trees on the approach path.

Which FBOs are on the field at 2M7?

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

Who do I contact for clearance delivery near 2M7?

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

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