44G

IFR

BETZ

BLISSFIELD · MICHIGAN

Elev
691'
Longest RWY
2,602'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:33Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 44G
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,691'
MSL · field 691' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +5 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF 44G

44G does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KADG (LENAWEE COUNTY) · 9.3 NM away. Conditions at 44G may differ.

METAR · KADG

Observed 11:33Z

KADG 281133Z AUTO 21010G17KT 7SM BKN008 BKN011 OVC017 16/14 A2976 RMK AO2 CIG 006V010 T01560144
Wind
210° @ 10G17 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,175 ft
Ceiling
800 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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 NNW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DIANE SPILLMAN
Address
PO BOX 115, BLISSFIELD MI 49228-0115

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
210° · 10 kt
RWY 27
264°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 264° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,691 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored84° / 264°2,602 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0915', road, 30' from thr, 128' R of cntrln, slope 2
2717', road, 45' from thr, 129' R of cntrln, slope 2

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
44G · 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
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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 Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.Show FAA
  • Runway 09 has a ditch 3 feet below field elevation located 10 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 09/27 has 8-foot seasonal crops in the primary surface that may restrict visibility to the runway cones.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is closed when snow covered except for ski-equipped aircraft.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway 27 and its displaced threshold are marked with 2-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 09Runway 09 and its displaced threshold are marked with 2-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 09The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 09 is 20 to 1.Show FAA
  • 27The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 27 is 11 to 1 over a 26-foot building located 300 feet from the threshold and 155 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 27There is a 20-foot marked power line 375 feet from the threshold of runway 27.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established before 1959.Show FAA
  • 09/27The runway surface is soft in spring.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 44G

Answer card
ICAO
44G
Name
BETZ
Location
BLISSFIELD, MICHIGAN
Elevation
691 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,691 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,602 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
210° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

BETZ Airport (44G) is in Blissfield, Michigan. The field elevation is 691 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 2,602 ft of turf. 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 aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Betz Airport has one on-field FBO listed as Betz Airport. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts, so call the field directly at (517) 499-4860 before you go. The airport sits in open country near the Michigan-Ohio border. Expect local traffic to be working a non-towered pattern. Clearance delivery for IFR release or other clearance needs is handled through Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.

There are a few runway details worth planning for. Runway 09/27 is marked with yellow cones at the runway and displaced threshold. Runway 09 has a ditch 3 ft below field elevation near the threshold. Runway 27 has a 26 ft building near the threshold plus a marked 20 ft power line farther out. The runway surface is soft in spring. It is also closed when snow covered except for ski-equipped aircraft. Deer, large birds and seasonal crops in the primary surface are part of the picture here. Keep the scan tight on short final and during rollout.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 44G BETZ Airport?
44G has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,602 ft long and is turf.
Is there an ILS at BETZ Airport (44G)?
No ILS approaches are published for 44G. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at 44G BETZ Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is BETZ Airport towered?
No. 44G has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at 44G and what fuel does it carry?
Betz Airport is listed on field. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts, so call (517) 499-4860 for current fuel availability before arrival.
What runway hazards should I expect at BETZ Airport?
Runway 09 has a ditch 3 ft below field elevation near the threshold. Runway 27 has a 26 ft building near the threshold plus a marked 20 ft power line farther out. Seasonal crops can also limit visibility to the runway cones.
Can I land at 44G in winter or when the runway is snow covered?
Runway 09/27 is closed when snow covered except for ski-equipped aircraft. Verify conditions with the airport operator before going in winter.
Who do I contact for IFR clearance at BETZ Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest IFR and airport notes before departure.

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