59M

VFR

TORCHPORT

EASTPORT · MICHIGAN

Elev
640'
Longest RWY
3,300'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 59M
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,640'
MSL · field 640' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF 59M

59M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KACB (ANTRIM COUNTY) · 7.8 NM away. Conditions at 59M may differ.

METAR · KACB

Observed 07:35Z

KACB 280735Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM -RA SCT070 OVC080 17/11 A2951 RMK AO2 T01650106
Wind
220° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.51 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,542 ft
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
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 S
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIMOTHY BAISE
Address
118 W GRAND RIVER AVE, WILLIAMSTON MI 48895-1318

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

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220° · 5 kt
RWY 22
208°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 208° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,640 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2786° / 266°3,300 ftTURFStandard L
04/22Favored28° / 208°2,400 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0915', road, 0' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 1
2715', road, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 1
0464', tree, 358' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 5
2215', road, 15' from thr, 125' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
59M · 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
  • Tie-down
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Airport closed November 15 through April 15 and when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. No snow removal.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Trees obscure the view of runway ends.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 04Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 22Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 093 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 22Approach ratio 3 to 1 to displaced threshold over 72 foot trees, 236 foot distance, 135 foot left.Show FAA
  • 27Approach ratio 8 to 1 to displaced threshold over 80 foot trees, 658 foot distance, 163 foot left.Show FAA
  • 04Approach ratio 1 to 1 to displaced threshold over 28 foot tree, 17 foot distance, 90 foot left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided obstacles in runway approach slope surface removed or lowered or threshold displaced and marked to provide minimum 20 to 1 approach surface clearance over obstacles; area 125 feet either side of runway centerline clear of any obstacles; all aspects of 89-AGL-671-NRA complied with; approved for runway 09/27 only.Show FAA
  • OWNERAirport physical address is 1309 N US-31, Kewadin, MI 49648.Show FAA
  • 09/27Uneven rolling terrain.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 59M

Answer card
ICAO
59M
Name
TORCHPORT
Location
EASTPORT, MICHIGAN
Elevation
640 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,640 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Torchport Airport (59M) is in Eastport, Michigan. The field elevation is 640 ft MSL. It has two turf runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 3,300 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

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 is closed November 15 through April 15. It is also closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. There is no snow removal. That matters here because this is a turf field with uneven rolling terrain and wildlife in the area. Trees can also block the view of the runway ends.

Runway 09/27 has published approach notes for obstacles near the displaced threshold. Runway 04/22 also has marked displaced threshold cones. The published remarks say clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call ahead before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Torchport Airport (59M)?
The field elevation is 640 ft MSL. Plan your density altitude and performance from that number, especially on the turf runways.
What is the longest runway at 59M Torchport Airport?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway. It is 3,300 ft long and turf.
Does Torchport Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 59M. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is Torchport Airport towered?
No. It is an untowered airport, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at Torchport Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Is Torchport Airport open in winter?
The airport is closed November 15 through April 15. It is also closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. There is no snow removal.
Which runway at 59M has obstacle notes?
Runway 09/27 has published obstacle notes near the displaced threshold. The remarks also mention trees near the approach path and marked displaced thresholds on both runways.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Torchport Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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