D15

VFR

LAKE ISABELLA/CAL BREWER MEML

LAKE ISABELLA · MICHIGAN

Elev
886'
Longest RWY
2,582'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of D15 LAKE ISABELLA/CAL BREWER MEML showing runway layout — runways 11/29
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into D15
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,886'
MSL · field 886' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF D15

D15 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMOP (MOUNT PLEASANT MUNI) · 10.7 NM away. Conditions at D15 may differ.

METAR · KMOP

Observed 03:55Z

KMOP 120355Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT007 SCT011 BKN033 21/20 A2962 RMK AO2 P0057 T02070201
Wind
090° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.62 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,191 ft
Ceiling
3,300 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOM COURSER
Address
1010 CLUBHOUSE DR, LAKE ISABELLA MI 48893-9339

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
090° · 3 kt
RWY 11
094°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 094° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,886 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored94° / 274°2,582 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1174', tree, 267' from thr, 85' R of cntrln, slope 0
2932', trees, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 D15 LAKE ISABELLA/CAL BREWER MEML in LAKE ISABELLA, MICHIGAN, showing runways 11/29 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
D15 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • SNOW REMOVAL IREG - FOR ARPT CONDS CALL OWNER OR AMGR.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29NSTD LIRL DUE TO NON FAA APVD FIXTURES; LCTD 53 FT NORTH & 34 FT SOUTH OF RWY EDGE.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1117 FT ROAD, 41-90 FT DIST; 20 FT BLDG, 144 FT DIST, 105 FT R; 20 FT BLDG, 177 FT DIST, 120 FT L; 50 FT TREE, 199 FT DIST, 100 FT R.
  • 2915 FT ROAD, 36-83 FT DIST; 15 FT BRUSH, 40 FT DIST.
  • 11APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • 29APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR OVR 44 FT TREES, 800 FT DIST, 155 FT R; 10:1 OVR 66 FT TREES, 663 FT DIST, 175 FT L, 20:1 BASED ON STRAIGHT OUT.

Other notes

  • MANAGERCELL 989-621-3628.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D15

Answer card
ICAO
D15
Name
LAKE ISABELLA/CAL BREWER MEML
Location
LAKE ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
Elevation
886 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,886 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 2,582 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

Lake Isabella/Cal Brewer Meml Airport (D15) sits in Lake Isabella, Michigan. Field elevation is 886 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 2,582 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or airport operator gives you a different instruction. That puts the light piston pattern at about 1,886 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The published remarks matter here. Snow removal is irregular, so winter access can change fast. The runway 11 and runway 29 approaches also have nearby trees, roads and buildings called out in the Chart Supplement. Expect to review those before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need fuel or other services, contact the airport operator directly before arrival. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed in the remarks. The manager cell number is also published in the Chart Supplement. This is a small non-towered field with limited published approach support. Plan the arrival carefully. Verify current runway condition before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at D15?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or airport operator says otherwise. That is about 1,886 ft MSL at this field.
Does D15 have a control tower?
No. D15 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Is there an ILS at Lake Isabella/Cal Brewer Meml Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for D15. Check the current Chart Supplement if you need to confirm other approach options before departure.
What is the longest runway at D15?
The only runway is 11/29. It is 2,582 ft long and asphalt.
Are there any on-field FBOs at D15?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should I know about runway 11 and 29 at D15?
The published remarks call out trees, roads and buildings near both runway ends. Runway 29 also has nonstandard low-intensity lighting fixtures noted near the runway edge. Review the current Chart Supplement before you fly in.
Is winter access reliable at D15?
Not always. The published remarks say snow removal is irregular, so call the owner or manager for current airport conditions before you go.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at D15?
The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery.

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