50G Howard Nixon Meml Airport

Before you fly into 50G

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,641'

MSL · field 641' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +7 · X/W 6 kt L

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 11:35Z

KRNP 281135Z AUTO 23009G16KT 5SM BR BKN015 BKN020 OVC042 14/12 A2968 RMK AO2 T01350117

Wind: 230° @ 9G16 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.68 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 972 ft
Ceiling: 1,500 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

50G does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMBS (MBS INTL) · 21.3 NM away. Conditions at 50G may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 12:00Z–29 12:00Z

TAF KMBS 281120Z 2812/2912 22014G24KT P6SM OVC015 FM281300 25015G25KT P6SM BKN020 OVC030 FM281700 26018G28KT P6SM BKN030 FM281900 27014G23KT P6SM SCT035 FM290000 28006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM291000 01005KT P6SM SCT040 OVC120

BASEMVFR

28 12:00Z–28 13:00Z

Wind: 220° at 14 kt gusting 24 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 1,500 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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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

Airport manager

Name: RADFORD CHING
Phone: 517-974-8039
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

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230° · 9 kt

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RWY 27

263°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	83° / 263°	2,800 ft	TURF	Standard L
18/36	175° / 355°	2,582 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	—	—	34', tree, 397' from thr, 40' R of cntrln, slope 11
27	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 0' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 0
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	75', tree, 411' from thr, 134' R of cntrln, slope 5
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	33', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

50G · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

50G · 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
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.75

KIKW·Jack Barstow Airport·29.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.90

KOZW·Livingston County Airport·33.8 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.75atKIKWJack Barstow Airport29.5 nm
Jet A$6.90atKOZWLivingston County Airport33.8 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
There is no winter snow removal.Show FAA
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.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Activation of nonstandard runway end identifier lights on runways 09, 27, 18, and 36 and nonstandard low intensity runway lights on runways 09/27 and 18/36 is by 5 clicks on the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

18/36Runway 18/36 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights due to color.Show FAA
09/27Runway 09/27 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights due to color.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

09Nonstandard runway end identifier lights are due to location on runway 09.Show FAA
18Runway 18 has nonstandard runway end identifier lights due to location.Show FAA
36Runway 36 has nonstandard runway end identifier lights due to location.Show FAA
27Runway 27 has nonstandard runway end identifier lights due to location.Show FAA
27Runway 27 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
18Runway 18 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
09Runway 09 end is marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
36Runway 36 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
18Runway 18 approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
27Runway 27 approach ratio is 17 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 59 foot tree, 1040 feet distant, 90 feet right.Show FAA
36Runway 36 approach ratio is 18 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 63 foot tree, 1166 feet distant, 75 feet right.Show FAA
18Runway 18 has 0 to 8 foot seasonal crops 22 feet distant.Show FAA

Other notes

OWNERTroy Feltman is the village administrator.Show FAA

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: 5°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 230° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

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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