40C

VFR

WATERVLIET MUNI

WATERVLIET · MICHIGAN

Elev
656'
Longest RWY
2,600'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 40C
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,656'
MSL · field 656' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 40C

40C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBEH (SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN RGNL) · 8.9 NM away. Conditions at 40C may differ.

METAR · KBEH

Observed 01:53Z

KBEH 280153Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM -RA OVC095 14/13 A2973 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0129 RAB12 SLP066 P0004 T01390128 $
Wind
250° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
929 ft
Ceiling
9,500 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT P LOHR
Address
4959 M140 HWY, WATERVLIET MI 49098-9707

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 8 kt
RWY 25
251°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 251° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,656 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/2011° / 191°2,600 ftTURFStandard L
07/25Favored71° / 251°1,540 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0270', trees, 50' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
2070', trees, 320' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 4
0769', trees, 345' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 5
2560', trees, 0' from thr, 120' 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
40C · 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
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • A hospital helipad is located 1 nautical mile south.Show FAA
  • Unmanned aircraft systems, ultralight aircraft, and powered parachute activity occur.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25The landing area for runway 07/25 is unverified. Contact the airport manager for details.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02Runway 02 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 25Runway 25 is defined by mowing.Show FAA
  • 07Runway 07 is defined by mowing.Show FAA
  • 20The approach slope ratio is 4 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 98-foot trees located 392 feet away, 165 feet left.Show FAA
  • 02The approach slope ratio is 9 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 70-foot trees located 650 feet away, 125 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established before 1959.Show FAA
  • Ropes are not provided.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAssistant manager cell phone number is 269-876-1536.Show FAA
  • 02/20Runway 02/20 is soft when wet and during spring due to poor drainage.Show FAA
  • 07/25Runway 07/25 is soft when wet and during spring due to poor drainage.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 40C

Answer card
ICAO
40C
Name
WATERVLIET MUNI
Location
WATERVLIET, MICHIGAN
Elevation
656 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,656 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Watervliet Muni sits in Watervliet, Michigan. The field elevation is 656 ft MSL. It has two turf runways. The longest is runway 02/20 at 2,600 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,656 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway 02/20 is soft when wet and during spring because of poor drainage. Runway 02 and runway 20 both have 3-foot yellow cones marking the runway and displaced threshold. The runway 20 approach also has trees near the threshold area, so plan that side with care. Runway 07/25 is listed as unverified. Runway 25 is defined by mowing.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport manager before arrival if you need local support. Unmanned aircraft systems, ultralight aircraft and powered parachute activity also occur on the field. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. Medium intensity runway lights for 02/20 are activated by the CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 40C?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,656 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Watervliet Muni have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 40C. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is 40C towered?
No. Watervliet Muni has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at 40C?
The longest runway is 02/20 at 2,600 ft. It is turf, so plan performance with surface condition in mind.
Which runway at 40C is soft when wet?
Runway 02/20 is soft when wet and during spring because of poor drainage. That makes surface condition a real factor after rain or during thaw.
How do you turn on the runway lights at Watervliet Muni?
Medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20 are activated by the CTAF. Use the published CTAF procedure before night operations.
Are there any hazards on runway 20 at 40C?
Yes. The approach slope to the displaced threshold passes over 98-foot trees that are 392 feet away and 165 feet left. Plan for that obstacle environment on arrival.
Is there an FBO on the field at 40C?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport manager directly before arrival if you need local services.

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