35C

MVFR

WELLS

ROCKFORD · MICHIGAN

Elev
890'
Longest RWY
2,200'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:01Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 35C
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,890'
MSL · field 890' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +14 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 35C

35C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGRR (GERALD R FORD INTL) · 14.9 NM away. Conditions at 35C may differ.

METAR · KGRR

Observed 07:01Z

KGRR 280701Z AUTO 20015G22KT 10SM BKN017 BKN023 16/14 A2963 RMK AO2 T01610139 $
Wind
200° @ 15G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,583 ft
Ceiling
1,700 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
2 NM ENE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TERRY FINGER
Address
6530 11 MILE RD NE, ROCKFORD MI 49341-9504

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-NOV · DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 15 kt
RWY 18
175°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,890 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored175° / 355°2,200 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1865', tree, 0' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
3667', tree, 0' from thr, 135' 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
35C · 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
  • Tie-down
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed from December through April.Show FAA
  • Birds, deer, and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Runway 36 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 36Cataloged obstructions exceed a 45-degree slope at runway 36.Show FAA
  • 18Cataloged obstructions exceed a 45-degree slope at runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe manager resides on airport premises.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is soft when wet.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 35C

Answer card
ICAO
35C
Name
WELLS
Location
ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN
Elevation
890 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,890 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
200° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Wells Airport (35C) sits in Rockford, Michigan. Field elevation is 890 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,200 ft of turf, so plan for a short-field surface and check conditions before you go. The field is closed from December through April. That matters here. The runway is soft when wet. Runway 18 and runway 36 both have displaced thresholds marked with 3-foot yellow cones. Cataloged obstructions exceed a 45-degree slope at both runway ends. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise. The airport sits in a part of Michigan where seasonal use and surface condition matter more than anything else. If you are planning a first visit, verify the current Chart Supplement and call ahead for local field status before you launch. The manager lives on airport premises, which may help if you need current condition information. For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Wells Airport (35C)?
Wells has one runway. It is 18/36 and it is 2,200 ft long. The surface is turf.
Is Wells Airport open year-round?
No. The airport is closed from December through April. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator before planning a winter arrival.
Does 35C have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Wells. Verify the current Chart Supplement for any changes before you fly in.
What is the pattern altitude at Wells Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Is Wells Airport towered?
No. Wells has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about the runway at 35C after rain?
Runway 18/36 is soft when wet. That makes surface condition a real factor on arrival and departure, especially on a turf strip.
Are there any runway end hazards at Wells Airport?
Yes. Cataloged obstructions exceed a 45-degree slope at both runway 18 and runway 36. The displaced thresholds are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery near Wells Airport?
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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