50D

MVFR

IRON COUNTY

CRYSTAL FALLS · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,340'
Longest RWY
3,690'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 50D
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,340'
MSL · field 1,340' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 50D

50D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIMT (FORD) · 13.2 NM away. Conditions at 50D may differ.

METAR · KIMT

Observed 06:54Z

KIMT 280654Z AUTO 18006KT 6SM BR SCT007 OVC012 13/13 A2940 RMK AO2 RAE06 SLP958 P0000 T01280128
Wind
180° @ 6 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.40 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,066 ft
Ceiling
1,200 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
6 NM SE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KRIST ATANASOFF
Address
303 SELDEN RD, IRON RIVER MI 49935-1831

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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180° · 6 kt
RWY 20
198°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 198° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,340 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30114° / 294°3,690 ftASPHStandard L
02/20Favored18° / 198°2,700 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1233', trees, 468' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 8
3022', trees, 350' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 6
0230', trees, 40' from thr, 129' R of cntrln, slope 1
2045', tree, 235' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 5

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
50D · 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
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
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

  • The airport is closed November 15 through April 15 and when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • No snow removal is provided.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are activated on runway 12/30 by frequency 121.7.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are due to being 36 feet from the runway edge on runway 12/30.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20Three foot yellow cones mark runway 20.Show FAA
  • 02Three foot yellow cones mark runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Ropes are not provided.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager cell phone number is 906-367-2563.Show FAA
  • 12/30Numerous cracks and vegetation are in the pavement on runway 12/30.Show FAA
  • 02/20Runway 02/20 is rough in areas with numerous cracks in the pavement.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 50D

Answer card
ICAO
50D
Name
IRON COUNTY
Location
CRYSTAL FALLS, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,340 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,340 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,690 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
180° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Iron County Airport (50D) is in Crystal Falls, Michigan. Field elevation is 1,340 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 12/30 at 3,690 ft. Runway 02/20 is turf and 2,700 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 operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is closed November 15 through April 15. It is also closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. No snow removal is provided. That matters here because winter operations are a real issue.

Published remarks also call out nonstandard low intensity runway lights on 12/30. They are activated on 121.7. Runway 12/30 has cracks and vegetation in the pavement. Runway 02/20 is rough in areas with numerous cracks. Deer, birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The manager cell phone number is published in the remarks if you need local status before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Iron County Airport (50D)?
The longest runway is 12/30. It is 3,690 ft long and paved asphalt.
Is there an ILS at 50D?
No ILS approaches are published for 50D. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at Iron County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Iron County Airport open in winter?
The airport is closed November 15 through April 15. It is also closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft.
Does 50D have runway lighting?
Yes. Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are published for runway 12/30. They are activated by frequency 121.7.
Which runway should I expect to use at 50D?
Both runways are published. 12/30 is the longer asphalt runway. 02/20 is turf and is reported rough in areas with cracks, so verify surface condition before you go.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Iron County Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should I watch for on final into 50D?
Watch for wildlife. Deer, birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. Also note the published pavement issues on both runways. Especially on 12/30.

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50D Iron County Airport | Crystal Falls, MI