KARB

VFR

ANN ARBOR MUNI

ANN ARBOR · MICHIGAN

Elev
839'
Longest RWY
3,505'06/24
Tower
08:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
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Before you fly into KARB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
08:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,839'
MSL · field 839' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KARB

Current METAR

Observed 05:53Z

KARB 280553Z AUTO 15010KT 8SM -RA FEW044 OVC095 16/14 A2969 RMK AO2 PRESFR SLP052 P0007 60014 T01560144 10178 20150 58035
Wind
150° @ 10 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,446 ft
Ceiling
9,500 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
ARB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CARL KONOPASKA
Address
801 AIRPORT DR, ANN ARBOR MI 48108-9703

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · 0800-2000
  • NOV-MAR · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 10 kt
RWY 12
117°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 117° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,839 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2450° / 230°3,505 ftCONCStandard L
12/30Favored117° / 297°2,750 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 4-box left(3°)
24VASI 2-box left(3°)74', tree, 1090' from thr, 389' R of cntrln, slope 12
3083', tree, 1241' from thr, 255' R of cntrln, slope 14

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 06
KARB · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.Show FAA
  • The runway 24 runup area is the first 200 feet of taxiway A. Taxiway A1 between taxiway A and runway 24 hold line is not visible from the tower.Show FAA
  • There is no snow removal for runway 12/30.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • When the tower is closed, confirm snow removal operations and winter conditions on the CTAF.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate runway end identifier lights for runway 06, the precision approach path indicator for runway 06, the visual approach slope indicator for runway 24, and medium intensity runway lights for runways 06 and 24 on the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12Runway 12 has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 4The terminal is open from 0700 until dusk.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KARB

Answer card
ICAO
KARB
Name
ANN ARBOR MUNI
Location
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
Elevation
839 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,839 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0800-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,505 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Ann Arbor Muni sits in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The field elevation is 839 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 06/24 at 3,505 ft on concrete. Runway 12/30 is turf at 2,750 ft. The tower is open 0800-2000. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Two on-field FBOs are listed. Solo Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. ACE Aviation Center also carries 100LL and Jet A. If you are planning a stop, call ahead for current ramp details and service status.

A few operational points matter here. When the tower is closed, runway lighting is activated on CTAF. The published remarks also note deer and large birds in the area. Runway 12 has yellow cones near it. Runway 24 uses the first 200 ft of taxiway A as the runup area. Taxiway A1 between taxiway A and the runway 24 hold line is not visible from the tower. There is no snow removal for runway 12/30. If you are arriving in winter, confirm conditions on CTAF before you go. For clearance delivery after tower hours, contact Detroit Approach directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KARB?
The longest runway at Ann Arbor Muni is 06/24. It is 3,505 ft long and has a concrete surface.
What is the pattern altitude at KARB?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Ann Arbor Muni?
The tower is open from 0800 to 2000. Outside those hours, use CTAF for airport lighting and local coordination.
Does KARB have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KARB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBOs are on the field at KARB?
Solo Aviation and ACE Aviation Center are both on the field. Both carry 100LL and Jet A.
What should I know about night operations at KARB when the tower is closed?
When the tower is closed, runway end identifier lights for runway 06, the PAPI for runway 06, the VASI for runway 24 and medium intensity runway lights for runways 06 and 24 are activated on CTAF. Verify the current lighting setup before departure.
Is there snow removal for runway 12/30 at KARB?
No snow removal is provided for runway 12/30. Confirm winter runway conditions on CTAF before arrival.
Are there any runway or taxiway cautions at KARB?
Yes. The runway 24 runup area is the first 200 ft of taxiway A. Taxiway A1 between taxiway A and the runway 24 hold line is not visible from the tower.

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