53W

MVFR

WOODRUFF LAKE

WINN · MICHIGAN

Elev
938'
Longest RWY
3,700'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 53W
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,938'
MSL · field 938' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +5 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 53W

53W does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMOP (MOUNT PLEASANT MUNI) · 11.3 NM away. Conditions at 53W may differ.

METAR · KMOP

Observed 10:15Z

KMOP 281015Z AUTO 22008KT 7SM RA OVC016 16/14 A2960 RMK AO2 T01590143
Wind
220° @ 8 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,680 ft
Ceiling
1,600 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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WALTER BALLAUER
Address
6438 W MILLBROOK RD, REMUS MI 49340-9625

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
220° · 8 kt
RWY 27
264°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 264° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,938 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored84° / 264°3,700 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0910', road, 0' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 0
2715', road, 0' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
53W · 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
  • Not 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 clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When Great Lakes Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Unmanned aircraft system operations occur south of the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate low intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 by clicking the CTAF three times to turn them off.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is closed when snow covered. Check NOTAMs.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 09Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 27The approach ratio is 0 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 55-foot tree located 0 feet distant and 120 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 09The approach ratio is 7 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 50-foot tree located 350 feet distant and 125 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 09There is also a 17-foot road 134 feet distant and 138 feet left or right, and a 10-foot road 80 feet distant and 133 feet left or right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided obstacles in runway approach surfaces will be lowered or removed or thresholds displaced and marked to provide minimum 20 to 1 approach clearance over all obstacles.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager cell phone number is 989-400-9545.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 53W

Answer card
ICAO
53W
Name
WOODRUFF LAKE
Location
WINN, MICHIGAN
Elevation
938 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,938 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Woodruff Lake Airport sits in Winn, Michigan. The field elevation is 938 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27 and the longest runway is 3,700 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 09/27 uses magnetic headings of 88° and 268°. The airport is a simple turf strip, so plan for soft-field technique. Check the runway condition before you go. Runway 09/27 is closed when snow covered. Check NOTAMs before departure.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services. Published remarks also note low-intensity runway lights on 09/27. The lights are activated by clicking the CTAF three times. For clearance delivery, Great Lakes Approach is listed when open. Chicago ARTCC is the backup when Great Lakes Approach is closed. There are obstacles near both approach ends, so a careful stabilized approach matters here. UAS operations occur south of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 53W Woodruff Lake Airport?
53W has one runway, 09/27. It is 3,700 ft long and surfaced with turf.
Does Woodruff Lake Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 53W. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 53W?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 53W. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 53W towered?
No. Woodruff Lake Airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
How do you turn on the runway lights at 53W?
Published remarks say the low-intensity runway lights on 09/27 are activated by clicking the CTAF three times. Use the same method to turn them off.
What obstacles should I expect on approach to runway 09 or 27?
Published remarks list roads and trees near both ends. Runway 27 also has a displaced-threshold obstacle note for a 55-foot tree. Fly the current NOTAMs and Chart Supplement notes before arrival.
Is runway 09/27 usable in snow at Woodruff Lake?
No. The published remarks say runway 09/27 is closed when snow covered. Check NOTAMs before you launch.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 53W?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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