35D

VFR

PADGHAM FLD

ALLEGAN · MICHIGAN

Elev
706'
Longest RWY
4,300'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 35D
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,706'
MSL · field 706' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +10 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 35D

35D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBIV (WEST MICHIGAN RGNL) · 17.9 NM away. Conditions at 35D may differ.

METAR · KBIV

Observed 03:53Z

KBIV 280353Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM BKN095 BKN110 16/15 A2959 RMK AO2 PK WND 12026/0314 WSHFT 0304 RAE34 SLP020 P0003 T01610150
Wind
160° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,405 ft
Ceiling
9,500 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF MORRIE
Address
231 TROWBRIDGE ST, ALLEGAN MI 49010-1306

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 11 kt
RWY 15
136°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 136° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,706 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/2993° / 273°4,300 ftASPHStandard L
15/33Favored136° / 316°1,830 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box left(3°)
29PAPI 4-box left(3°)21', tree, 403' from thr, 267' R of cntrln, slope 9
1596', tree, 1175' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 12
336', tree, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 1

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 11
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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
100LL
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • To access the administration building, press 5-3-2-1.Show FAA
  • Runway conditions are unmonitored. Contact the airport manager for details.Show FAA
  • Skydiving activity occurs Thursday through Sunday.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

Lighting notes

  • Runway 11 and 29 have activated runway end identifier lights and PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 11/29 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is self-service 100LL.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 15/33Runway 15/33 is closed from November 15 through March and when snow covered.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 29The PAPI on runway 29 is unusable beyond 9 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager cell phone number is 616-430-0324.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 35D

Answer card
ICAO
35D
Name
PADGHAM FLD
Location
ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
Elevation
706 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,706 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Padgham Fld sits in Allegan, Michigan at 706 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 11/29 at 4,300 ft asphalt. Runway 15/33 is 1,830 ft turf. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field uses CTAF 122.8 and UNICOM 122.8. Great Lakes Approach handles APCH and DEP on 128.4 and 257.6. For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed, use Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

Padgham Field is the on-field FBO. It carries self-serve 100LL. The published remarks also note that runway 11/29 has REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 29 is unusable beyond 9 degrees left of centerline. Runway 15/33 is closed from November 15 through March and whenever it is snow covered. Runway conditions are unmonitored, so check with the airport manager before you go. Skydiving activity occurs Thursday through Sunday, so expect extra traffic in that window.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I plan on at 35D Padgham Fld?
Runway 11/29 is the main paved runway. It is 4,300 ft asphalt and the longest runway on the field. Runway 15/33 is turf at 1,830 ft.
Is there an ILS at Padgham Fld (35D)?
No ILS approaches are published for 35D. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 35D?
Pattern altitude is not published for 35D. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement shows a different procedure.
Does Padgham Fld have a control tower?
No. 35D is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and monitor the field closely, especially with local skydiving activity Thursday through Sunday.
Which runway is closed in winter at 35D?
Runway 15/33 is closed from November 15 through March. It is also closed when snow covered, so verify runway status with the airport manager before arrival.
What fuel is available on the field at Padgham Fld?
Padgham Field carries self-serve 100LL. Fuel availability can change, so call the FBO directly at (269) 673-5511 before you go.
What lighting is available on runway 11/29 at 35D?
Runway 11/29 has REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. The lights are controlled by CTAF.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Padgham Fld?
Contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344 for clearance delivery. If approach is closed, call Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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