80D

MVFR

CLARE COUNTY

HARRISON · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,142'
Longest RWY
2,978'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 80D CLARE COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 18/36, 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 80D
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,142'
MSL · field 1,142' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +10 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 80D

80D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGDW (GLADWIN ZETTEL MEML) · 15.4 NM away. Conditions at 80D may differ.

METAR · KGDW

Observed 16:55Z

KGDW 121655Z AUTO 25011G16KT 10SM BKN030 BKN036 21/14 A2982 RMK AO2
Wind
250° @ 11G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,260 ft
Ceiling
3,000 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 NNW
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
EMERSON CORDER
Address
5700 N CLARE AVE, HARRISON MI 48625-8713

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
250° · 11 kt
RWY 27
268°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 268° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,142 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36176° / 356°2,978 ftASPHStandard L
09/27Favored88° / 268°2,403 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1835', tree, 320' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 3
3663', tree, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
0954', tree, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
2788', tree, 273' from thr, 169' R of cntrln, slope 3

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 80D CLARE COUNTY in HARRISON, MICHIGAN, showing runways 18/36, 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
80D · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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 & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27CLSD NOV-MAR & WHEN SNOW COVD EXC FOR SKI EQUIPPED ACFT.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 364 FT FENCE, 75 FT DIST, L/R; 30 FT PLINE, 177 FT DIST, L/R; 70 FT TREES, 199 FT DIST, L/R.
  • 09RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 27RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 09APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • 18APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • 27APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • 36APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • PILOTS MUST SUP ROPES; LCTD ON NE SIDE ALG FENCE, NORTH OF TAN HNGR & SOUTH OF RESTAURANT.
  • MANAGERRES.
  • 09/27INTMT PATCHES OF MISG TURF THRUT FULL LEN & WID.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 80D

Answer card
ICAO
80D
Name
CLARE COUNTY
Location
HARRISON, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,142 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,142 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,978 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
250° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Clare County Airport (80D) sits in Harrison, Michigan. Field elevation is 1,142 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 2,978 ft. Runway 09/27 is turf and measures 2,403 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so plan to verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The published remarks matter here. Runway 09/27 is closed from November through March. It is also closed when snow covered unless the aircraft is ski equipped. The turf runway has intermittent patches of missing turf across its full length and width. Runway 18/36 has high intensity runway lights that are activated on CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan ahead for services before arrival. The field also has published obstructions near runway 36, plus deer and large birds in the area. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you are new to 80D, treat it as a small uncontrolled field with seasonal turf limits, wildlife and a short paved runway that deserves a careful performance check.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Clare County Airport (80D)?
The longest runway is 18/36. It is 2,978 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Is there a tower at 80D?
No. Clare County Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the field elevation at Clare County Airport?
Field elevation is 1,142 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and density altitude checks on warm days.
Is there an ILS at Clare County Airport (80D)?
No ILS approaches are published for 80D. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at 80D?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current traffic pattern altitude in the FAA Chart Supplement before you fly in.
Which runway is closed in winter at Clare County Airport?
Runway 09/27 is closed November through March. It is also closed when snow covered unless the aircraft is ski equipped.
What should I know about runway 18/36 at 80D?
Runway 18/36 has published obstructions near the approach to 36. There is a fence. There is a power line. There are trees close to the runway environment. Plan a careful approach and review the current Chart Supplement.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Clare County Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

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