50G

VFR

HOWARD NIXON MEML

CHESANING · MICHIGAN

Elev
641'
Longest RWY
2,800'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 50G HOWARD NIXON MEML showing runway layout — runways 09/27, 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 50G
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,641'
MSL · field 641' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF 50G

50G does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRNP (OWOSSO COMMUNITY) · 11.3 NM away. Conditions at 50G may differ.

METAR · KRNP

Observed 03:15Z

KRNP 120315Z AUTO 20004G10KT 7SM -RA SCT027 SCT047 BKN090 21/18 A2971 RMK AO2 T02100175
Wind
200° @ 4G10 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,775 ft
Ceiling
9,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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

Airport manager

Name
RADFORD CHING
Address
218 N FRONT ST, CHESANING MI 48616-1098

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
200° · 4 kt
RWY 18
175°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,641 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2783° / 263°2,800 ftTURFStandard L
18/36Favored175° / 355°2,582 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0934', tree, 397' from thr, 40' R of cntrln, slope 11
2715', road, 0' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 0
1875', tree, 411' from thr, 134' R of cntrln, slope 5
3633', tree, 154' from thr, 132' R of cntrln, slope 4

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 50G HOWARD NIXON MEML in CHESANING, MICHIGAN, showing runways 09/27, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
50G · 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
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • NO WINTER SNOW REMOVAL.
  • FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
  • DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT NSTD REIL RWY 09, 27, 18, & 36; NSTD LIRL RWY 09/27 & 18/36 - 5 CLICKS CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27NSTD LIRL DUE TO COLOR.
  • 18/36NSTD LIRL DUE TO COLOR.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09NSTD REIL DUE TO LCTN.
  • 18NSTD REIL DUE TO LCTN.
  • 27NSTD REIL DUE TO LCTN.
  • 36NSTD REIL DUE TO LCTN.
  • 093 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 18RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 27RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 36RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 18APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • 27APCH RATIO 17:1 TO DTHR OVR +59 FT TREE, 1040 FT DIST, 90 FT R.
  • 36APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DTHR OVR +63 FT TREE, 1166 FT DIST, 75 FT R.
  • 180-8 FT SEASONAL CROPS, 22 FT DIST.

Other notes

  • OWNERTROY FELTMAN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 50G

Answer card
ICAO
50G
Name
HOWARD NIXON MEML
Location
CHESANING, MICHIGAN
Elevation
641 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,641 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Howard Nixon Meml is in Chesaning, Michigan. Field elevation is 641 ft MSL. The airport has two turf runways. The longest is Runway 09/27 at 2,800 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a turf field with some operational notes that matter on arrival. Runway 18/36 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights due to color. Runway 09/27 also has nonstandard low intensity runway lights due to color. Runway 18 and Runway 27 have displaced threshold markings with 3 ft yellow cones. The published remarks also call out no winter snow removal. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on the approach and rollout.

If you need clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go. For a first visit, plan for turf performance, runway condition and the displaced threshold setup on 18 and 27. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local procedures before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 50G Howard Nixon Meml?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 50G have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 50G. Plan for non-precision or visual work only, then verify current approach options in the current Chart Supplement.
Is Howard Nixon Meml towered?
No. 50G is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard position reports.
What is the longest runway at 50G?
The longest runway is 09/27 at 2,800 ft. It is turf, so performance and surface condition matter more than the number alone.
Which runway lighting and markings should I expect at 50G?
Runway 18/36 and Runway 09/27 have nonstandard low intensity runway lights due to color. Runway 18 and Runway 27 also have displaced threshold markings with 3 ft yellow cones.
Are there any obstacle issues on the approaches at 50G?
Yes. Runway 27 has a published 17:1 approach ratio to the displaced threshold over a 59 ft tree 1,040 ft away and 90 ft right. Runway 36 has an 18:1 approach ratio to the displaced threshold over a 63 ft tree 1,166 ft away and 75 ft right.
Is winter snow removal available at 50G?
No winter snow removal is published. Check runway condition before departure, especially after any snowfall or freeze event.
Who do I call for clearance delivery near 50G?
For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.

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