42C

LIFR

WHITE CLOUD

WHITE CLOUD · MICHIGAN

Elev
914'
Longest RWY
2,916'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 42C
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,914'
MSL · field 914' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 12 kt R

METAR & TAF 42C

42C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFFX (FREMONT MUNI) · 12.0 NM away. Conditions at 42C may differ.

METAR · KFFX

Observed 08:35Z

KFFX 280835Z AUTO 23014G21KT 8SM OVC004 14/13 A2959 RMK AO2
Wind
230° @ 14G21 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,423 ft
Ceiling
400 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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 N
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JACOB ASKHER
Address
PO BOX 607, WHITE CLOUD MI 49349-0607

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
230° · 14 kt
RWY 18
168°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 168° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,914 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored168° / 348°2,916 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1826', pline, 415' from thr, 147' R of cntrln, slope 8

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
42C · 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
100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Unmanned aircraft system operations occur west of runway 18/36.Show FAA
  • To verify snow removal, call 231-689-1194.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 18/36 activate with four clicks on the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours via self-service using a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established before 1959.Show FAA
  • ASST_MGRCell phone contact.Show FAA
  • MANAGERUnattended airport phone.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 42C

Answer card
ICAO
42C
Name
WHITE CLOUD
Location
WHITE CLOUD, MICHIGAN
Elevation
914 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,914 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,916 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
230° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

White Cloud Airport (42C) sits in White Cloud, Michigan. The field elevation is 914 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,916 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,914 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Birds are reported on and near the airport. Unmanned aircraft operations also occur west of runway 18/36, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. The runway lights for 18/36 are medium intensity and activate with four clicks on CTAF. 100LL is available 24 hours through self-service with a credit card at White Cloud Airport. If you need clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. The airport is a small, non-towered field, so plan your traffic calls early and verify snow removal with the airport phone before a winter arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at White Cloud Airport (42C)?
White Cloud has one runway, 18/36. It is 2,916 ft long and asphalt.
Is White Cloud Airport towered?
No. White Cloud Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and runway light activation.
Does 42C have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for White Cloud Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at White Cloud Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published for 42C. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. That is 1,914 ft MSL at this field.
Which fuel is available on the field at White Cloud Airport?
White Cloud Airport lists on-field 100LL service. The fuel is available 24 hours through self-service with a credit card.
How do I activate the runway lights at White Cloud?
Runway 18/36 uses medium intensity lights. Activate them with four clicks on CTAF 122.8.
Are there any operational cautions at 42C?
Yes. Birds are reported on and near the airport. UAS operations also occur west of runway 18/36, so keep a close lookout on final and after departure.
Who do I call for clearance or snow removal at White Cloud Airport?
For clearance delivery, call Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed, call Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. To verify snow removal, call 231-689-1194.

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