C91

VFR

DOWAGIAC MUNI

DOWAGIAC · MICHIGAN

Elev
747.3'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
VFR sectional · C91
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Before you fly into C91
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,547.3'
MSL · field 747.3' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF C91

C91 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBEH (SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN RGNL) · 15.5 NM away. Conditions at C91 may differ.

METAR · KBEH

Observed 06:53Z

KBEH 110653Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 18/18 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01780178 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,249 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,547 ft MSL
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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
C91 · 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
100LL
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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
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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C91

Answer card
ICAO
C91
Name
DOWAGIAC MUNI
Location
DOWAGIAC, MICHIGAN
Elevation
747.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,547.3 ft MSL (800 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

Dowagiac Muni is in Dowagiac, Michigan. The field elevation is 747.3 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 4,700 ft asphalt. Runway 04/22 is 2,176 ft turf. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,547.3 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. For IFR work, pilots should plan around the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with South Bend Approach as needed. Published remarks also note displaced thresholds on runway 04/22 and runway 22. They also note a 20:1 approach ratio at the displaced threshold. There are 2-foot crops near runway 09, so pay attention on short final and during rollout.

Dowagiac Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours. The field also has medium intensity runway lights on 09/27, PAPI on 09 and 27 and REIL on 09 and 27 that operate on CTAF. Deer and large birds are reported in the area. Model remote control aircraft operations occur on the east side of runway 04/22. First-time pilots should brief the turf runway, the wildlife and the displaced threshold markings before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at C91?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,547.3 ft MSL. Use that exact published value when joining the pattern.
Is there a control tower at Dowagiac Muni?
No. C91 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and coordinate as needed.
Does C91 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at C91. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before IFR planning.
What is the longest runway at C91?
The longest runway is 09/27. It is 4,700 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at C91?
Dowagiac Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours.
Are there any runway cautions at C91?
Yes. Published remarks note a 20:1 approach ratio at the displaced threshold. They also note 2-foot crops near runway 09. Displaced threshold markings are published on runway 04/22 and runway 22.
Are there wildlife or other surface hazards at Dowagiac Muni?
Yes. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. There are also model remote control aircraft operations on the east side of runway 04/22.
How do I get clearance delivery at C91?
Contact South Bend Approach at 574-251-2609 for clearance delivery. When South Bend Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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