41D

MVFR

MICHIGAN

WHITE LAKE · MICHIGAN

Elev
980'
Longest RWY
4,530'14W/32W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:06Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 41D
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,980'
MSL · field 980' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27W
H/W +6 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 41D

41D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPTK (OAKLAND COUNTY INTL) · 1.6 NM away. Conditions at 41D may differ.

METAR · KPTK

Observed 11:06Z

KPTK 281106Z 22009G18KT 10SM FEW016 BKN029 OVC036 16/14 A2970 RMK T01600140
Wind
220° @ 9G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,608 ft
Ceiling
2,900 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
5 NM E
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CRAN JONES
Address
2541 TACKLES DR, WHITE LAKE MI 48386-1561

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
220° · 9 kt
RWY 27W
265°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27W · 265° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,980 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14W/32W129° / 309°4,530 ftWATERStandard L
12W/30W119° / 299°3,688 ftWATERStandard L
18W/36W172° / 352°3,515 ftWATERStandard L
13W/31W121° / 301°2,618 ftWATERStandard L
09W/27WFavored85° / 265°2,006 ftWATERStandard L

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
41D · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published

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 Pontiac tower on frequency 118.25. When the tower is closed contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.Show FAA
  • When Pontiac tower is open, operations are contingent upon the provisions of the letter of agreement being adhered to. Aircraft operating in and out of 41D must obtain Pontiac ATIS prior to contacting Pontiac and communicate with Pontiac on frequency 120.5 before entering Class D airspace. Pontiac shall provide Class D services while aircraft are transiting to and from 41D and are visible from Pontiac. Pontiac does not provide airport traffic control services at 41D. Pontiac shall provide traffic information and alerts workload permitting.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 41D

Answer card
ICAO
41D
Name
MICHIGAN
Location
WHITE LAKE, MICHIGAN
Elevation
980 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,980 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
5
Longest runway
14W/32W · 4,530 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27W

Michigan Airport (41D) sits in White Lake, Michigan. Field elevation is 980 ft MSL. It has five water runways. The longest is 4,530 ft on 14W/32W. No control tower is listed. CTAF is 120.5.

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. This is a water field, so plan for a seaplane arrival and make sure your water operations setup is current before you go.

Published remarks matter here. For clearance delivery, contact Pontiac Tower on 118.25. When the tower is closed, contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404. When Pontiac Tower is open, aircraft going in and out of 41D must get Pontiac ATIS first. Then contact Pontiac on 120.5 before entering Class D airspace. Pontiac provides Class D services while aircraft are transiting to and from 41D and are visible from Pontiac. Pontiac does not provide airport traffic control services at 41D.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need current services. The field is in the Detroit metro area. Expect busy airspace and coordinate early.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 41D Michigan Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 41D have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 41D. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you launch.
What is the longest runway at 41D?
The longest runway is 14W/32W at 4,530 ft. It is a water runway, so plan for water operations rather than a paved landing surface.
Is there a control tower at 41D?
No control tower is listed at 41D. CTAF is 120.5.
Which runway should I expect to use at 41D?
Five water runways are published. They are 09W/27W, 13W/31W, 12W/30W, 14W/32W and 18W/36W. Use the current wind and water conditions to pick the best fit.
What do I need to know about Pontiac and Detroit Approach when flying to 41D?
For clearance delivery, contact Pontiac Tower on 118.25. When the tower is closed, contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404. When Pontiac Tower is open, get Pontiac ATIS first. Then contact Pontiac on 120.5 before entering Class D airspace.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 41D?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the FBO directly by phone for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into 41D?
This is a water airport in White Lake, Michigan at 980 ft MSL. It sits under procedures tied to Pontiac and Detroit Approach, so brief the Class D coordination steps before arrival and verify the current Chart Supplement for any updates.

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