61D

VFR

VIRGIL L WILLIAMS PLAINWELL MUNI

PLAINWELL · MICHIGAN

Elev
722'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
VFR sectional · 61D
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Before you fly into 61D
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,722'
MSL · field 722' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 61D

61D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAZO (KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTL) · 14.7 NM away. Conditions at 61D may differ.

METAR · KAZO

Observed 18:53Z

KAZO 121853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP222 T02940128
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,228 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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
61D · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 61D

Answer card
ICAO
61D
Name
VIRGIL L WILLIAMS PLAINWELL MUNI
Location
PLAINWELL, MICHIGAN
Elevation
722 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,722 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Virgil L Williams Plainwell Muni sits in Plainwell, Michigan. The field elevation is 722 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 2,650 ft on runway 09/27. Runway 01/19 is turf at 2,550 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

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 FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Plainwell Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is published. Call the airport manager for field conditions before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

A first-time pilot should pay close attention to runway condition and obstacles. Runway 09/27 has extensive cracking and raveling. Runway 19 has a displaced threshold that starts 1,350 ft down the strip. Yellow cones mark the runway and displaced threshold. There are obstacle notes near both ends of the turf runway. The airport is non-towered, so expect self-announce traffic and verify current conditions before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I plan on at 61D?
The longest runway is 09/27 at 2,650 ft. Runway 01/19 is turf and 2,550 ft long.
Is 61D towered or non-towered?
61D is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does 61D have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 61D. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you depart.
What is the pattern altitude at Plainwell Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at 61D?
Plainwell Municipal Airport is listed on field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (269) 685-6268 for current service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at 61D?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is self service.
What should I know about runway 09/27 at 61D?
Runway 09/27 has extensive cracking and raveling. Plan for a rougher surface than a newer paved strip.
Are there any runway obstructions or displaced thresholds at 61D?
Yes. Runway 19 has a displaced threshold that extends 1,350 ft from the end. The published remarks also list obstacle notes near the runway ends, so review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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