49G WEND VALLEY Airport

Before you fly into 49G

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,859'

MSL · field 859' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +0 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 49G

49G does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFPK (FITCH H BEACH) · 4.3 NM away. Conditions at 49G may differ.

METAR · KFPK

Observed 03:15Z

KFPK 120315Z AUTO 27005KT 4SM -RA BR SCT070 BKN085 BKN095 19/18 A2973 RMK AO2 PRESFR

Wind: 270° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 4 SM
Temp / Dew: 19°C / 18°C
Altimeter: 29.73 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 1,781 ft
Ceiling: 8,500 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

49G does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLAN (CAPITAL REGION INTL) · 18.7 NM away. Conditions at 49G may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KLAN 112331Z 1200/1224 20010KT P6SM FEW050 BKN150 FM120200 20013G23KT 5SM -TSRA OVC020CB TEMPO 1202/1205 21025G35KT 2SM TSRA FM120500 24018G28KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 FM120800 27013G22KT P6SM OVC025 FM121100 28011G21KT P6SM SCT045 FM121800 27012G22KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 02:00Z

Wind: 200° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 15,000 ft, Few clouds 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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

Airport manager

Name: ROGER WEND
Phone: 517-819-4856
Address: 3711 VALLEY HWY, CHARLOTTE MI 48813-8877

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

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270° · 5 kt

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RWY 18

176°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	176° / 356°	1,800 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	81', trees, 1030' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 49G WEND VALLEY in CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

49G · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

49G · CHART_SUPP

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: 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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.99

KFPK·Charlotte Air Services·4.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.34

KBTL·Centennial Aircraft Services·22.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.99atKFPKCharlotte Air Services4.3 nm
Jet A$6.34atKBTLCentennial Aircraft Services22.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

NO SNOW REMOVAL ON RY 18/36.
ARPT CLSD DEC-MAR AND WHEN SNOW COVERED.
FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.

Approach & departure obstructions

18RY 18/36 & RY 36 DSPLCD THR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
18APCH RATIO 20:1 FM DSPLCD THR OVR 79' TREES, 1630' DSTC, 0' B.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 49G

Answer card

ICAO: 49G
Name: WEND VALLEY
Location: CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 859 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,859 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 1,800 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 270° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

WEND VALLEY (49G) is in Charlotte, Michigan. Field elevation is 859 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 1,800 ft of turf, which makes this a short-field stop for light aircraft only. No control tower is listed. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Runway 18/36 and the displaced threshold on runway 36 are marked with 3-foot yellow cones. There is also a published obstacle note for the 18 approach. It calls out 79-foot trees 1,630 ft from the displaced threshold. Plan your approach path with that in mind.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the field directly before you go if you need local services. The airport is closed December through March. It is also closed when snow covered. There is no snow removal on runway 18/36. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Great Lakes Approach. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at WEND VALLEY 49G?

49G has one runway, 18/36. It is 1,800 ft long and turf. That is a short field, so performance planning matters.

Is there a tower at WEND VALLEY 49G?

No tower is listed. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and check the current Chart Supplement for any changes before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at 49G?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 49G. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does WEND VALLEY 49G have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 49G. If you need instrument guidance, check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

Is WEND VALLEY 49G open in winter?

The airport is closed December through March. It is also closed when snow covered. There is no snow removal on runway 18/36.

What obstacle should I watch for on the 18 approach at 49G?

The published remarks call out 79-foot trees 1,630 ft from the displaced threshold. The approach ratio is listed as 20 to 1 from the displaced threshold. Plan a stable path and verify current conditions before arrival.

Are there any FBOs on the field at WEND VALLEY 49G?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery near 49G?

The published remark says to contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345 for clearance delivery. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.

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