66G

VFR

WM 'TINY' ZEHNDER FLD

FRANKENMUTH · MICHIGAN

Elev
639'
Longest RWY
2,500'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 66G
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,639'
MSL · field 639' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +4 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF 66G

66G does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHYX (SAGINAW COUNTY/H W BROWNE) · 9.8 NM away. Conditions at 66G may differ.

METAR · KHYX

Observed 06:35Z

KHYX 280635Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM FEW014 OVC100 16/14 A2961 RMK AO2
Wind
200° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,297 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RUSSELL LOMBARDO
Address
PO BOX 15, FRANKENMUTH MI 48734-0015

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

tap a runway
200° · 11 kt
RWY 27
264°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 264° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,639 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored84° / 264°2,500 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0918', road, 0' from thr, 100' 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
66G · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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.

General notes

  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA
  • Runway 09 has a 7-foot ditch located 60 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • There is no snow removal. Contact the airport manager to verify field conditions.Show FAA
  • Runway 27 has seasonal crops 8 feet high located 10 feet from the threshold and 100 feet left and right of the centerline.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway 27 is marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 09Runway 09 and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 09The approach slope ratio is 10 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 67-foot tree located 670 feet from the runway and 105 feet to the right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 09/27The runway surface is soft in spring and after heavy rain.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 66G

Answer card
ICAO
66G
Name
WM 'TINY' ZEHNDER FLD
Location
FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN
Elevation
639 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,639 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

WM 'Tiny' Zehnder Fld sits in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The field elevation is 639 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest runway is 2,500 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. The runway surface can be soft in spring and after heavy rain. Check field conditions before you go. There is no snow removal. Contact the airport manager to verify the surface before winter operations.

Runway 09 has a 7-foot ditch 60 feet from the threshold. Runway 09 and the displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones. Runway 27 is also marked with 3-foot yellow cones. Runway 27 has seasonal crops near the threshold. They are reported 8 feet high, 10 feet from the threshold and 100 feet left and right of centerline. For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC. If you are planning a first visit, expect a turf strip with seasonal surface and wildlife issues. Verify current field conditions before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 66G and how long is it?
66G has one runway, 09/27. It is 2,500 ft long and surfaced with turf.
What is the pattern altitude at WM 'Tiny' Zehnder Fld?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 66G have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 66G. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is WM 'Tiny' Zehnder Fld towered?
No. 66G is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about runway 09 at 66G?
Runway 09 has a 7-foot ditch located 60 feet from the threshold. It is also marked with 3-foot yellow cones. The approach slope to the displaced threshold has a 67-foot tree 670 feet from the runway on the right side.
What should I expect on runway 27 at 66G?
Runway 27 is marked with 3-foot yellow cones. Seasonal crops are reported near the threshold. They are 8 feet high and 10 feet from the threshold. The crops extend 100 feet left and right of centerline.
Are there any field condition issues at 66G in wet weather or winter?
Yes. The runway surface is reported soft in spring and after heavy rain. There is no snow removal. Contact the airport manager to verify field conditions before arrival.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 66G?
For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.

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