51M

MVFR

OSCODA COUNTY/DENNIS KAUFFMAN MEML

MIO · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,032.8'
Longest RWY
3,001'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:18Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 51M
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,032.8'
MSL · field 1,032.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +11 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 51M

51M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGOV (GRAYLING AAF) · 25.9 NM away. Conditions at 51M may differ.

METAR · KGOV

Observed 12:18Z

KGOV 281218Z AUTO 24013G20KT 8SM FEW005 BKN010 BKN016 OVC039 14/13 A2957 RMK AO2 RAE00RAB09E18 SLP018 $
Wind
240° @ 13G20 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.57 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,595 ft
Ceiling
1,000 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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN SMUTEK
Address
245 S MOUNT TOM RD, MIO MI 48647-9366

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
240° · 13 kt
RWY 28
264°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 264° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,033 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored84° / 264°3,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', trees, 952' from thr, 26' R of cntrln, slope 18
28PAPI 4-box left(4°)10', brush, 308' from thr, 137' R of cntrln, slope 10

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
51M · 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
100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • Shelter Aces: press V, then III and II simultaneously, then I.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is active on runways 10 and 28. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 10 and 28. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28PAPI is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of centerline on runway 28.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Determination pending.Show FAA
  • 2The office is unattended. Phone 989-826-6864.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 51M

Answer card
ICAO
51M
Name
OSCODA COUNTY/DENNIS KAUFFMAN MEML
Location
MIO, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,032.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,032.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
240° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Oscoda County/Dennis Kauffman Meml is in Mio, Michigan. The field elevation is 1,032.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 3,001 ft long and asphalt. 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 traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in northern Michigan country, so plan for wildlife on and near the runway. Deer and birds are specifically noted in the published remarks.

Runway lighting is available on 10 and 28. PAPI is also active on both ends. The published remarks also say the PAPI on runway 28 is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of centerline. The office is unattended, so call ahead if you need local help. The on-field FBO is Oscoda County Dennis Kauffman Airport. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts, so confirm what is available with the field directly before you go. For clearance delivery, the published remarks list Minneapolis ARTCC. Use the current Chart Supplement for any other local procedures or restrictions before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 51M?
51M has one runway, 10/28. It is 3,001 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there a tower at Oscoda County/Dennis Kauffman Meml?
No. 51M is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and sequencing.
What is the pattern altitude at 51M?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 51M have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 51M. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you depart.
Which runway lighting and PAPI are available at 51M?
Published remarks say medium intensity runway lights are on runways 10 and 28. PAPI is active on both ends as well.
What should I know about runway 28 at 51M?
The published remarks say the PAPI on runway 28 is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of centerline. Stay centered on final. Verify the visual glide path early.
Which FBO is on the field at 51M?
The on-field FBO listed in the facts is Oscoda County Dennis Kauffman Airport. Fuel grades are not reported. Call the field directly at (989) 848-2446 before arrival.
Are there wildlife concerns at 51M?
Yes. The published remarks specifically note deer, birds and wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind.

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