57D

MVFR

RAY COMMUNITY

RAY · MICHIGAN

Elev
632'
Longest RWY
2,495'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 57D
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,632'
MSL · field 632' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +8 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 57D

57D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVLL (OAKLAND/TROY) · 17.3 NM away. Conditions at 57D may differ.

METAR · KVLL

Observed 12:55Z

KVLL 281255Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM OVC011 16/15 A2975 RMK AO2
Wind
210° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,114 ft
Ceiling
1,100 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 SE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH KOZAR
Address
59819 INDIAN TRL, RAY MI 48096-3809

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 1000-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 9 kt
RWY 19
173°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 173° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,632 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/2882° / 262°2,495 ftASPHStandard L
01/19Favored353° / 173°2,202 ftASPH-TURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box left(3°)
28PAPI 2-box left43', tree, 757' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 12
0127', tree, 439' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 16

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

RNAV (GPS)-A
57D · IAP
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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
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Selfridge Approach at 586-239-5706. When approach is closed contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ultralight operations occur at this airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport beacon is activated on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA
  • The PAPI lighting is activated for runways 10 and 28. Medium intensity runway lights are activated for runways 10 and 28 on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day by self service via credit card machine in the terminal building.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28There is a road 65 feet from the end of runway 28.Show FAA
  • 19Runway 19 is marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 01Runway 01 is marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 28The approach slope ratio to the decision height for runway 28 is 20 to 1.Show FAA
  • 10There are seasonal crops 8 feet high located 226 feet from the end of runway 10.Show FAA
  • 19The approach slope ratio to the decision height for runway 19 is 20 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established before 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be reached at the administration building at 586-749-9558.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 57D

Answer card
ICAO
57D
Name
RAY COMMUNITY
Location
RAY, MICHIGAN
Elevation
632 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,632 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10/28 · 2,495 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
210° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Ray Community Airport sits in Ray, Michigan at 632 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 2,495 ft on runway 10/28. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The field has one on-field FBO. Ray Community Airport carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day by credit card machine in the terminal building. The airport manager can be reached at the administration building if you need local coordination before arrival.

A few operational items matter here. The airport beacon is activated on CTAF. Runways 10 and 28 have PAPI lighting. Runways 10 and 28 also have medium intensity runway lights that are activated on CTAF. Runway 28 has a road close to the departure end. Seasonal crops sit near the departure end of runway 10. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. Ultralight operations also occur here. If you are coming in from the Detroit area, clearance delivery is handled through Selfridge Approach when it is open. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 57D Ray Community Airport?
The 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 Ray Community Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 57D. Plan for non-precision or visual work only. Verify current approach options before departure.
Is 57D towered or uncontrolled?
57D has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for traffic calls and lighting activation.
What runway is the longest at Ray Community Airport?
Runway 10/28 is the longest runway at 2,495 ft. Runway 01/19 is 2,202 ft and has asphalt-turf construction.
Which runway lights are pilot-controlled at 57D?
Runways 10 and 28 have medium intensity runway lights on CTAF. The PAPI for 10 and 28 is also available. The airport beacon is activated on CTAF.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Ray Community Airport?
Yes. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-service credit card machine in the terminal building.
What should I watch for on final to runway 28?
There is a road 65 ft from the end of runway 28. The approach slope ratio to the decision height for runway 28 is 20 to 1. Keep an eye on your glidepath and obstacle clearance.
Are there wildlife or other local hazards at 57D?
Yes. Deer and large birds are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Ultralight operations also occur here. Expect mixed traffic and keep your scan active.

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