3CM

MVFR

JAMES CLEMENTS MUNI

BAY CITY · MICHIGAN

Elev
584.6'
Longest RWY
3,798'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3CM
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,584.6'
MSL · field 584.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +16 · X/W 11 kt R

METAR & TAF 3CM

3CM does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHYX (SAGINAW COUNTY/H W BROWNE) · 7.0 NM away. Conditions at 3CM may differ.

METAR · KHYX

Observed 12:55Z

KHYX 281255Z AUTO 26019G26KT 10SM SCT020 BKN026 OVC035 15/11 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 27026/46
Wind
260° @ 19G26 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,010 ft
Ceiling
2,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRYAN KING
Address
614 S RIVER RD, BAY CITY MI 48708-9669

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 19 kt
RWY 23
218°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
11 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 218° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,585 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36169° / 349°3,798 ftASPHStandard L
05/23Favored38° / 218°2,599 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(4°)2', brush, 200' from thr, 192' R of cntrln, slope 0
36PAPI 4-box left(4°)8', gnd, 200' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 0
2319', road, 231' 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 18
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When Great Lakes Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA
  • Occasional seaplane, agricultural, aerobatic, and ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Deer, large birds, and bald eagles are active on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ship buoys are located in the river channel.Show FAA
  • Runways 05 and 36 have occasional ship crossings over 100 feet above the approach surfaces during navigation seasons 600 to 800 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The precision approach path indicator is active on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lighting is installed on runways 18/36 and 05/23. Use the common traffic advisory frequency for communications.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05There is a 4 foot high dike located 85 feet from the end of runway 05.Show FAA
  • 36There is 15 foot high brush located at zero feet distance and 250 feet left of the end of runway 36.Show FAA
  • 05The approach obstacle clearance slope at the displaced threshold of runway 05 is 20 to 1.Show FAA
  • 18Ceiling obstacle exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 18.Show FAA
  • 36Ceiling obstacle exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 36.Show FAA
  • 23The approach obstacle clearance slope at the displaced threshold of runway 23 is 20 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport is not in compliance with FAR 157; the seaplane base was established before 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3CM

Answer card
ICAO
3CM
Name
JAMES CLEMENTS MUNI
Location
BAY CITY, MICHIGAN
Elevation
584.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,584.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,798 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
260° at 19 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

James Clements Muni sits in Bay City, Michigan. The field elevation is 584.6 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 18/36 at 3,798 ft. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 122.725 for local traffic and monitor the field closely in the pattern.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. On the field, James Clements Municipal Airport carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (989) 895-8991 to confirm current services before you go.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 05 has a dike near the departure end. Runway 18 and runway 36 have obstacle notes that deserve attention on approach. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on both runways. The PAPI is active on 18 and 36. Great Lakes Approach handles clearance delivery. When Great Lakes is closed, Cleveland ARTCC is the backup contact. Expect mixed traffic too. The airport notes seaplanes, ag aircraft, aerobatic flights and ultralights in the area. Deer, large birds and bald eagles are also active around the field. That makes a good scan on final and during taxi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at 3CM and how long is it?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 3,798 ft asphalt. Runway 05/23 is 2,599 ft asphalt.
Does James Clements Muni have a control tower?
No. It is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.725 for traffic calls and self-announce clearly.
What is the pattern altitude at 3CM?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published value before you fly.
Are there any ILS approaches at 3CM?
No ILS approaches are published for this field. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Which runway has PAPI and runway lights at 3CM?
The PAPI is active on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lighting is installed on runways 18/36 and 05/23.
What should I know about runway 05 and runway 36 obstacles?
Runway 05 has a 4 ft dike near the departure end. Runway 36 has brush near the end plus an obstacle note on the approach side. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan accordingly.
Which FBO is on the field at 3CM?
James Clements Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (989) 895-8991 for current services before arrival.
Who handles clearance delivery at Bay City 3CM?
Great Lakes Approach handles clearance delivery. The published contact is 269-459-3345. When Great Lakes is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.

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