83D

MVFR

MACKINAC COUNTY

ST IGNACE · MICHIGAN

Elev
623.5'
Longest RWY
3,800'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 83D
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,623.5'
MSL · field 623.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 83D

83D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMCD (MACKINAC ISLAND) · 4.5 NM away. Conditions at 83D may differ.

METAR · KMCD

Observed 10:35Z

KMCD 281035Z AUTO 22010KT 8SM RA OVC013 12/12 A2946 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 10 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.46 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
984 ft
Ceiling
1,300 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 NW
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL S FULLERTON
Address
1220 N STATE ST, SAINT IGNACE MI 49781-1014

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 10 kt
RWY 25
242°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 242° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,624 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored62° / 242°3,800 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 4-box left(4°)14', brush, 387' from thr, 209' R of cntrln, slope 13
25PAPI 4-box left(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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07
83D · 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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
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

  • Radio call Saint Ignace.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Mackinac County AWOS frequency can be received on the ground.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 07 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 07/25. Ramp lights are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07There is 5 to 10 foot brush located 150 to 199 feet distant, 240 feet left of runway 07.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established before 1959.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours call the airport manager's residence at 906-643-7161.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 83D

Answer card
ICAO
83D
Name
MACKINAC COUNTY
Location
ST IGNACE, MICHIGAN
Elevation
623.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,623.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Mackinac County Airport sits in St Ignace, Michigan. The field elevation is 623.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 3,800 ft long with a concrete surface. The airport is non-towered. Radio calls use Saint Ignace. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement shows otherwise. The on-field FBO is Mackinac County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (906) 643-7327 for current service details.

A few operational items matter here. Runway end identifier lights are active on 07 and 25. PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are installed on the runway. Ramp lights are controlled by the CTAF. Wildlife is a real factor here. Deer, birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. There is also brush near runway 07, about 150 to 199 ft from the runway and 240 ft left of centerline. For after-hours service, call the airport manager’s residence at 906-643-7161. If you need clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Mackinac County Airport 83D?
The airport has one runway, 07/25 and it is 3,800 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does 83D have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 83D. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Mackinac County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Is Mackinac County Airport towered?
No. 83D is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both on 122.7. Radio calls use Saint Ignace.
Which fuel is available on the field at 83D?
The on-field FBO is Mackinac County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (906) 643-7327 for current service details.
What lighting is available at 83D for night operations?
Runway end identifier lights are active on 07 and 25. PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are installed on the runway. Ramp lights are controlled by the CTAF.
Are there wildlife or obstacle concerns at Mackinac County Airport?
Yes. Deer, birds and wildlife are reported on and near the airport. There is also 5 to 10 ft brush near runway 07, about 150 to 199 ft from the runway and 240 ft left of centerline.
How do I get after-hours service at 83D?
For service after hours, call the airport manager’s residence at 906-643-7161. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

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