E53 Engler Fld | Bad Axe, MI Airport

Before you fly into E53

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,725'

MSL · field 725' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +13 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF E53

E53 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBAX (HURON COUNTY MEML) · 4.8 NM away. Conditions at E53 may differ.

METAR · KBAX

Observed 18:35Z

KBAX 121835Z AUTO 25013G18KT 10SM SCT032 SCT039 23/14 A2983 RMK AO2 T02300144

Wind: 250° @ 13G18 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 14°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 1,971 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

E53 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMBS (MBS INTL) · 48.6 NM away. Conditions at E53 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KMBS 121720Z 1218/1318 27015G24KT P6SM SCT040 FM130100 24008KT P6SM SCT050 FM131600 23018G30KT P6SM SCT050

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–13 01:00Z

Wind: 270° at 15 kt gusting 24 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 4,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 4 NM NW
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ALAN ENGLER
Phone: 989-269-8815
Address: 1815 N THOMAS RD, BAD AXE MI 48413-8431

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

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250° · 13 kt

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RWY 26

250°M

Head/Tail

+13 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
08/26Favored	70° / 250°	2,523 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
08	—	—	—	—	—	—	75', trees, 0' from thr, 56' R of cntrln, slope 0
26	—	—	—	—	—	—	59', trees, 0' from thr, 56' 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 E53 ENGLER FLD in BAD AXE, MICHIGAN, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Wind indicator: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.30

77G·Marlette Township Airport·32.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.72

KMBS·Avflight Saginaw·48.6 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.30at77GMarlette Township Airport32.1 nm
Jet A$8.72atKMBSAvflight Saginaw48.6 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

SNOW REMOVAL IREG FOR INFO CTC AMGR.
+8 FT SEASONAL CORN CROP WEST OF RWY.
-2 FT DITCH 45 FT EAST OF RWY.
WIND TURBINE FARM 2.0 NM WEST OF ARPT.
+5 FT GATE 40 FT EAST OF RWY.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.

Approach & departure obstructions

08RWY 07/25 & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
08CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
26CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. RWY 26 APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR, + 68 FT TREE, 0 FT DIST, 80 FT L.

Other notes

MAN-MADE OR NATURAL OBJECTS EXIST WI THE ASP NEEDED TO ENSURE SAFETY IN THE TKOF/LDG OF ACFT.
OWNERRESIDES ON ARPT PREMISES.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E53

Answer card

ICAO: E53
Name: ENGLER FLD
Location: BAD AXE, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 725 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,725 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 08/26 · 2,523 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 13 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

Engler Fld sits near Bad Axe, Michigan. The field elevation is 725 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 2,523 ft long and turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston work, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,725 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Verify before you fly. The runway headings are 77° and 257° magnetic. Magnetic variation is 7°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to confirm services with the airport operator or by phone before arrival. Published remarks call out deer and large birds in the area. They also note a ditch east of the runway, a gate east of the runway, a seasonal corn crop west of the runway and a wind turbine farm 2.0 NM west of the airport. Snow removal is irregular. The field also has obstruction concerns near both runway ends. If you are new to E53, treat it as a small turf strip with limited margin. Check the current Chart Supplement for any operational changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at E53 Engler Fld?

E53 has one runway, 08/26. It is 2,523 ft long and turf.

Is there a tower at Engler Fld?

No. E53 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.

What is the pattern altitude at E53?

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,725 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does E53 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for E53. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before planning an IFR arrival.

Which FBOs are on the field at E53?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What hazards should I watch for on final to E53?

Published remarks mention deer and large birds in the area. They also note a ditch and a gate east of the runway, a seasonal corn crop west of the runway and a wind turbine farm 2.0 NM west of the airport.

Is snow removal reliable at E53?

Snow removal is irregular. Check with the airport manager before a winter arrival so you know the runway condition and availability.

What should I know about runway 26 at E53?

Runway 26 has a published obstruction note. The remarks say the controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. They also note a 68 ft tree near the approach area, 80 ft left of centerline.

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