52I

VFR

GROSS

PINCONNING · MICHIGAN

Elev
618'
Longest RWY
3,300'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 52I GROSS showing runway layout — runways 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 52I
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,618'
MSL · field 618' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +11 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 52I

52I does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIKW (JACK BARSTOW) · 15.4 NM away. Conditions at 52I may differ.

METAR · KIKW

Observed 16:55Z

KIKW 121655Z AUTO 26011G16KT 10SM SCT034 23/13 A2983 RMK AO2
Wind
260° @ 11G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,838 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES M KLEIN
Address
706 5TH ST, BOX 31, PINCONNING MI 48650-8730

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
260° · 11 kt
RWY 27
265°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 265° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,618 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored85° / 265°3,300 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0960', trees, 588' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 9
2745', tree, 10' from thr, 118' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 52I GROSS in PINCONNING, MICHIGAN, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
52I · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • FOR FICONS CALL 989-239-9878.
  • BLDGS IN PRI SFC EAST END, 70 FT NORTH & 93 FT SOUTH OF CNTRLN; 15-45 FT TREES, 95 FT SOUTH OF CNTRLN WEST END.
  • -6 FT DITCH, 5 FT WEST OF RWY END 09.
  • ULTRALIGHTS USE 500 FT TPA.
  • 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 LIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL FOR LCL CLUB PILOTS OR EMERG USE ONLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 27RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 09APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • 27APCH RATIO 10:1 TO DTHR OVR +45 FT TREE, 477 FT DIST, 118 FT R.

Other notes

  • PRVDD THRS DSPLCD & CLEARLY MKD TO PRVD MNM 20:1 CLNC OVR OBSTNS.
  • 1FOR SVC CALL 989-239-9878.
  • MANAGERASST AMGR MICHAEL HARTMAN.
  • MANAGERASST AMGR 989-239-9878.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 52I

Answer card
ICAO
52I
Name
GROSS
Location
PINCONNING, MICHIGAN
Elevation
618 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,618 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

GROSS (52I) sits near Pinconning, Michigan. Field elevation is 618 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,300 ft of turf, which makes it a short-field planning airport for many pilots. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published pattern altitude is not listed for the airport, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. Ultralights use 500 ft traffic pattern altitude. That is a separate published note.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. For service or flight information, call 989-239-9878. Clearance delivery is handled through Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.

The published remarks matter here. Runway and displaced threshold markings use 3-foot yellow cones at both ends. The thresholds are displaced to provide minimum 20 to 1 clearance over obstructions. There are buildings in the primary surface at the east end. Trees are reported near the west end. Deer and large birds are also reported on and near the airport. Plan your arrival with that in mind, especially on a turf strip with displaced thresholds and nearby obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 52I GROSS Airport?
GROSS has one runway, 09/27. It is 3,300 ft long and surfaced with turf.
Does GROSS Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 52I. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
Is GROSS Airport towered?
No. GROSS is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What is the field elevation at 52I?
Field elevation is 618 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning and pattern work on a turf runway.
What are the runway heading and surface at GROSS?
Runway 09/27 is turf. The published magnetic headings are 91° and 271°.
Are there any on-field FBOs at GROSS Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field at 989-239-9878 for current service details.
What should a pilot know about obstacles at GROSS?
The published remarks note buildings in the primary surface at the east end. They also note 15 to 45 ft trees near the west end, plus a 6 ft ditch 5 ft west of runway end 09.
How do I get flight information or clearance help for 52I?
For flight information services call 989-239-9878. For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed, call Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.

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