39Z Flying-A-Ranch Airport

Before you fly into 39Z

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,430'

MSL · field 630' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +7 · X/W 0 kt R

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 07:55Z

KMKG 120755Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP078 T01500139

Wind: 270° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 14°C
Altimeter: 29.77 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 967 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

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 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KMKG 120549Z 1206/1306 25011KT P6SM -RA BKN040 TEMPO 1206/1208 BKN015 FM120800 27010KT P6SM BKN035 FM121000 26012G22KT P6SM FEW040 SCT250 FM121700 24012G20KT P6SM FEW250 FM130100 24009KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 08:00Z

Wind: 250° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 4,000 ft
Weather: light 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

270° · 7 kt

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RWY 27

267°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

0 kt R

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 39Z FLYING-A-RANCH in FRUITPORT, MICHIGAN, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

$5.11

35D·Padgham Field·36.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.45

3GM·E2 Technologies·5.4 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.11at35DPadgham Field36.9 nm
Jet A$5.45at3GME2 Technologies5.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
NO SNOW REMOVAL.

Approach & departure obstructions

09RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
273 FT YELLOW CONES.
09CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR OVR +68 FT TREES, 573 FT DIST, 60 FT R.
27CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Other notes

SEE AIRSPACE CASE 97-AGL-654-NRA.
2ARPT IS CLSD NOV-MAR.

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: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 7 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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