38C

IFR

CAIN FLD

STANWOOD · MICHIGAN

Elev
897'
Longest RWY
3,472'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 38C
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,897'
MSL · field 897' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF 38C

38C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRQB (ROBEN-HOOD) · 7.5 NM away. Conditions at 38C may differ.

METAR · KRQB

Observed 09:55Z

KRQB 280955Z AUTO 23011G18KT 10SM OVC007 14/13 A2958 RMK AO2 P0001
Wind
230° @ 11G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.58 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,414 ft
Ceiling
700 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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 NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES CAIN
Address
8731 OLD STATE RD, STANWOOD MI 49346-9083

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
230° · 11 kt
RWY 18
176°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 176° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,897 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored176° / 356°3,472 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1878', trees, 0' from thr, 92' R of cntrln, slope 0
3610', road, 0' from thr, 110' 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
38C · 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
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Runway 36 has a plus 25 foot power line 650 feet to the displaced threshold, 125 feet left and right.Show FAA
  • Deer, large birds, and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is no snow removal.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 36Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 36A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. The approach ratio is 3 to 1 to the displaced threshold over plus 33 foot trees located 130 feet distant and 140 feet right.Show FAA
  • 18A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. The approach ratio is 1 to 1 to the displaced threshold over plus 30 foot trees located zero feet distant and 105 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided airport abandoned when new highway is built.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 38C

Answer card
ICAO
38C
Name
CAIN FLD
Location
STANWOOD, MICHIGAN
Elevation
897 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,897 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,472 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
230° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

CAIN FLD sits near Stanwood, Michigan. Field elevation is 897 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is a 3,472 ft turf strip. 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. That puts the pattern at 1,897 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport has no on-field FBOs listed, so plan ahead for fuel and services before you go. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if you need current availability.

The published remarks matter here. There are cataloged obstructions near both runway ends. Runway 18 has trees close in on the approach side. Runway 36 has trees near the displaced threshold plus a power line farther out. The runway and displaced threshold are marked with yellow cones. There is no snow removal. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport. This is a turf field with a single 3,472 ft runway, so soft-field technique and a conservative performance check make sense. If you need clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 38C CAIN FLD?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,897 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does CAIN FLD have a tower?
No. CAIN FLD is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and check in early when the pattern is active.
Is there an ILS at 38C?
No ILS approaches are published for CAIN FLD. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the longest runway at CAIN FLD?
The only runway is 18/36. It is 3,472 ft long and turf.
Which runway end has the main obstacle concerns?
Both ends have published obstruction notes. Runway 18 has trees close to the approach path. Runway 36 has trees near the displaced threshold plus a power line farther out.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 38C?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Is snow removal available at CAIN FLD?
No snow removal is published in the remarks. Check with the airport operator before a winter arrival.
What should I know before landing a tailwheel or light piston at CAIN FLD?
Plan for a turf runway with no snow removal and wildlife in the area. The runway and displaced threshold are marked with yellow cones, so brief the displaced threshold before you arrive.

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