39T Tripp Creek Airport

Before you fly into 39T

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,717'

MSL · field 717' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 39T

39T does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRNP (OWOSSO COMMUNITY) · 16.0 NM away. Conditions at 39T may differ.

METAR · KRNP

Observed 09:55Z

KRNP 280955Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM BKN022 OVC029 16/12 A2964 RMK AO2 T01560115

Wind: 190° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.64 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,356 ft
Ceiling: 2,200 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

39T does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLAN (CAPITAL REGION INTL) · 17.7 NM away. Conditions at 39T may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 09:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KLAN 280905Z 2809/2906 20010KT P6SM OVC025 FM281100 25015G25KT P6SM OVC015 FM281800 27018G29KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 FM282300 29011KT P6SM SCT025 OVC050 FM290200 29004KT P6SM BKN050 OVC100

BASEMVFR

28 09:00Z–28 11:00Z

Wind: 200° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 2,500 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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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: 6 NM NE
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ROBERT G PARKER
Phone: 989-862-4413
Address: 5153 N CHANDLER RD, ELSIE MI 48831-9772

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

190° · 8 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

39T · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

39T · 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: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.95

KAMN·Three Point Aviation·17.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.90

KOZW·Livingston County Airport·34.4 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.95atKAMNThree Point Aviation17.7 nm
Jet A$6.90atKOZWLivingston County Airport34.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Snow removal is irregular. For field conditions call the airport manager.Show FAA
Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

09Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
27Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
09Approach ratio is 14 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a plus 65 foot tree, 960 foot distance, 120 foot right.Show FAA
27Approach ratio is zero to one to the displaced threshold over a plus 57 foot tree, 20 foot distance, 110 foot right.Show FAA

Other notes

Provided runway thresholds are displaced to provide 20 to 1 obstacle clearance over Gilson Road and Chandler Road.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 39T

Answer card

ICAO: 39T
Name: TRIPP CREEK
Location: ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 717 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,717 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 190° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: –

Tripp Creek sits near St Johns, Michigan. The field elevation is 717 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you plan a landing. This is an unattended field with no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Thresholds are displaced to help clear terrain and roads. There is a 65 ft tree near the 09 approach path. There is also a 57 ft tree near the 27 approach path. Runway and displaced threshold markings use 3 ft yellow cones.

Snow removal is irregular. Call the airport manager for field conditions before you go. Wildlife is also a factor here. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach. If approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC. With no on-field FBO listed, verify services directly with the airport operator before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Tripp Creek (39T)?

The field elevation is 717 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning and for setting your traffic pattern reference.

Is there a tower at 39T Tripp Creek?

No. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9 for local traffic calls.

Does Tripp Creek have any published ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 39T. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach set before you go.

What should I know about the runway setup at 39T?

No runways are listed in the facts block. The published remarks say the thresholds are displaced for obstacle clearance, so verify the current Chart Supplement before planning an arrival.

What obstacles are near the 09 and 27 approaches at Tripp Creek?

The published remarks note a 65 ft tree near the 09 approach path and a 57 ft tree near the 27 approach path. The thresholds are displaced to help clear those obstacles and nearby roads.

What is the pattern altitude at Tripp Creek?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 39T?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

Is snow removal reliable at Tripp Creek?

No. The published remarks say snow removal is irregular. Call the airport manager for current field conditions before you launch.

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