96G

VFR

COWLEY FLD

SANDUSKY · MICHIGAN

Elev
770'
Longest RWY
2,600'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 96G
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,770'
MSL · field 770' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 96G

96G does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBAX (HURON COUNTY MEML) · 25.3 NM away. Conditions at 96G may differ.

METAR · KBAX

Observed 04:55Z

KBAX 300455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT034 OVC041 05/01 A2991 RMK AO2 T00520014
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-233 ft
Ceiling
4,100 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
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DALE COWLEY
Address
1515 S SANDUSKY RD, SANDUSKY MI 48471-8956

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 09
081°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 081° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,770 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2781° / 261°2,600 ftTURFStandard L

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
96G · 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
Wind indicator
Yes
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 Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is irregular. Call the airport manager to verify conditions.Show FAA
  • Power poles are in close proximity along the taxiway on the west end.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Three foot yellow cones mark the end of runway 09.Show FAA
  • 27Three foot yellow cones mark the end of runway 27.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 96G

Answer card
ICAO
96G
Name
COWLEY FLD
Location
SANDUSKY, MICHIGAN
Elevation
770 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,770 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Cowley Fld (96G) is in Sandusky, Michigan. The field elevation is 770 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest runway is 2,600 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway headings are 88° and 268° magnetic. That matters on a short turf strip with a narrow margin for setup.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services before you go. Published remarks call out deer and large birds in and near the airport. Snow removal is irregular, so verify surface condition before a winter arrival. The west end taxiway also has power poles close by. Three foot yellow cones mark the ends of both runway directions. For clearance delivery, Cleveland ARTCC is the published contact. A first-time pilot should plan for a non-towered turf field. Watch for wildlife. Confirm the runway is usable before committing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 96G Cowley Fld?
96G has one runway. It is 09/27 and it is 2,600 ft long with a turf surface.
Does Cowley Fld have a control tower?
No. 96G is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
What is the field elevation at 96G?
The field elevation is 770 ft MSL. Use that when you are checking performance and pattern work.
What is the pattern altitude at Cowley Fld?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at 96G?
No ILS approaches are published for Cowley Fld. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before you file or launch.
Which FBOs are on the field at 96G?
None are listed on-field in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What hazards should I watch for at Cowley Fld?
Published remarks call out deer and large birds on and near the airport. Snow removal is irregular, so verify the surface condition before a winter landing.
How do I get clearance delivery for 96G?
The published remark says to contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the airport operator if you are unsure.

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