39Z Flying-A-Ranch Airport

Before you fly into 39Z

Conditions

LIFR

Very low · even IFR may divert

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,430'

MSL · field 630' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +1 · X/W 11 kt L

METAR & TAF 39Z

39Z does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMKG (MUSKEGON COUNTY) · 6.3 NM away. Conditions at 39Z may differ.

METAR · KMKG

Observed 05:15Z

KMKG 280515Z AUTO 18011G19KT 10SM -RA BKN004 BKN012 OVC080 13/12 A2963 RMK AO2 P0000 T01280122

Wind: 180° @ 11G19 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 13°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.63 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 901 ft
Ceiling: 400 ft AGL
Rules: LIFR

39Z does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMKG (MUSKEGON COUNTY) · 6.3 NM away. Conditions at 39Z may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KMKG 280531Z 2806/2906 20017G27KT 4SM -SHRA SCT004 OVC010 PROB30 2806/2809 2SM -TSRA BKN004 OVC012CB FM280900 23015G24KT P6SM VCSH OVC010 FM281100 25015G25KT P6SM OVC012 FM282100 26011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM290000 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100

BASEMVFR

28 06:00Z–28 09:00Z

Wind: 200° at 17 kt gusting 27 kt
Visibility: 4 SM
Sky: Overcast 1,000 ft, Scattered 400 ft
Weather: light showers rain

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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: 2 NM SE
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 1,430 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MICHAEL C ALMAN
Phone: 616-846-3977
Address: 18605 MIENK DR, FRUITPORT MI 49415-9405

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

180° · 11 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 27

267°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

11 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	87° / 267°	1,925 ft	TURF	27 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	—	—	60', trees, 0' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 0
27	—	—	—	—	—	—	43', trees, 0' from thr, 63' 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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

39Z · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

39Z · 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
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.10

35D·Padgham Field·36.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.45

3GM·E2 Technologies·5.4 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.10at35DPadgham Field36.9 nm
Jet A$4.45at3GME2 Technologies5.4 nm

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
No snow removal is provided.Show FAA
Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

27Three foot yellow cones mark runway 27.Show FAA
09Runway and displaced threshold are marked with three foot yellow cones on runway 09.Show FAA
09A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. The approach ratio is zero to one to the displaced threshold over 68 foot trees located 573 feet distant, 60 feet right.Show FAA
27A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 27.Show FAA

Other notes

See airspace case 97-AGL-654-NRA.Show FAA
2The airport is closed November through March.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 39Z

Answer card

ICAO: 39Z
Name: FLYING-A-RANCH
Location: FRUITPORT, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 630 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,430 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 09/27 · 1,925 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: –
Current flight rules: LIFR
Current wind: 180° at 11 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

Flying-A-Ranch Airport is in Fruitport, Michigan. The field elevation is 630 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 1,925 ft of turf, with magnetic headings 87° and 267°. The pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,430 ft MSL. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. The airport is closed from November through March. No snow removal is provided. Published remarks also call out deer and large birds in the area, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. Runway 09 has a displaced threshold marked with three foot yellow cones. Runway 27 is also marked with three foot yellow cones. There is a cataloged obstruction near each end that matters on short turf operations. If you are planning a first visit, verify the current airspace case and any access details in the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 39Z?

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 1,430 ft MSL at this field elevation of 630 ft.

Is there a tower at Flying-A-Ranch Airport?

No. 39Z is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make sure you are listening well before entering the pattern.

Does 39Z have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 39Z. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.

What is the longest runway at 39Z?

The only runway is 09/27. It is 1,925 ft long and surfaced with turf.

Which way do you fly the runway at 39Z?

Runway 09 has a magnetic heading of 87°. Runway 27 has a magnetic heading of 267°.

Is Flying-A-Ranch Airport open in winter?

The published remarks say the airport is closed from November through March. No snow removal is provided, so plan accordingly.

Are there any runway obstructions or threshold markings at 39Z?

Yes. The remarks note cataloged obstructions near both ends. Runway 09 has a displaced threshold marked with three foot yellow cones. Runway 27 is also marked with three foot yellow cones.

Who do I call for clearance at 39Z?

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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