KCAD

IFR

WEXFORD COUNTY

CADILLAC · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,306.5'
Longest RWY
5,001'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCAD
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,306.5'
MSL · field 1,306.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +13 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KCAD

Current METAR

Observed 12:15Z

KCAD 281215Z AUTO 25013G20KT 10SM OVC009 12/10 A2964 RMK AO2
Wind
250° @ 13G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,607 ft
Ceiling
900 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
2 NM NNW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CAD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEITH NEWELL
Address
8040 E 34 RD, CADILLAC MI 49601-9015

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1700
  • MAY-SEP · SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 13 kt
RWY 25
242°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 242° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,307 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored62° / 242°5,001 ftASPHStandard L
18/36175° / 355°1,986 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSF42', tree, 901' from thr, 372' R of cntrln, slope 16
25PAPI 4-box left(3°)37', pole, 1372' from thr, 626' R of cntrln, slope 31
3651', tree, 1153' from thr, 237' R of cntrln, slope 18

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

ILS · 1

RWY 07
LD · CAT I
MAY
108.55
ILS OR LOC RWY 07
KCAD · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
GLD,INSTR,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Glider and ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport from April through October.Show FAA
  • The administration building east door accesses 5-3-2-1.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 07; REIL is on runways 07 and 25; VASI is on runway 07; PAPI is on runway 25; and high intensity runway lighting is on runways 07 and 25. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours self service.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is closed December through March and when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Runway 18 has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee for commercial operations is waived with minimum fuel purchase.Show FAA
  • 4For after hours attendance call 231-779-9211 subject to call-in fee. Unattended on major holidays.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager contact is by cell phone.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCAD

Answer card
ICAO
KCAD
Name
WEXFORD COUNTY
Location
CADILLAC, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,306.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,306.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
250° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Wexford County Airport is in Cadillac, Michigan. The field elevation is 1,306.5 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is Runway 07/25 at 5,001 ft asphalt. Runway 18/36 is 1,986 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. One ILS approach is published for Runway 07.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Wexford County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours self serve. The published remarks also note after-hours attendance by phone, subject to a call-in fee. The airport is not unattended on major holidays.

This is a field where runway condition matters. Runway 18/36 is closed December through March. It is also closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. Glider and ultralight activity occurs from April through October. Runway 07 has MALSR, REIL and VASI. Runway 25 has REIL, PAPI and high intensity runway lighting. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. If you are new to the airport, plan for the lighting setup on 07/25 and verify current conditions before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCAD?
The longest runway is 07/25 at 5,001 ft asphalt. Runway 18/36 is 1,986 ft turf.
Does Wexford County Airport have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for Runway 07. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedure details before you fly it.
What is the pattern altitude at KCAD?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KCAD towered?
No. KCAD has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway lights are available at Wexford County Airport?
Runway 07 has MALSR, REIL and VASI. Runway 25 has REIL, PAPI and high intensity runway lighting. Use CTAF for lighting activation.
Which FBO is on the field at KCAD?
Wexford County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours self serve.
Is Runway 18/36 open year-round at KCAD?
No. Runway 18/36 is closed December through March. It is also closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft.
Are there wildlife or glider hazards at Wexford County Airport?
Yes. Deer and large birds are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Glider and ultralight activity also occurs from April through October.

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