KCMX

LIFR

HOUGHTON COUNTY MEML

HANCOCK · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,095.1'
Longest RWY
6,501'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:11Z
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Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,095.1'
MSL · field 1,095.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +23 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF KCMX

Current METAR

Observed 12:11Z

KCMX 281211Z AUTO 27025G41KT 1 3/4SM -RA BR OVC005 03/02 A2950 RMK AO2 PK WND 26041/1208 P0000 T00330017
Wind
270° @ 25G41 kt
Visibility
0.75 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.50 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
439 ft
Ceiling
500 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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 NE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CMX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CASEY J POLKINGHORNE
Address
23810 AIRPARK BLVD STE 113, CALUMET MI 49913-9233

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0400-0000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 25 kt
RWY 25
245°M
Head/Tail
+23 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 245° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,095 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32129° / 309°6,501 ftASPHStandard L
07/25Favored65° / 245°5,201 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
146,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)73', trees, 1872' from thr, 715' R of cntrln, slope 22
326,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
075,201'5,201'5,201'5,201'PAPI 2-box left(3°)55', trees, 1660' from thr, 465' R of cntrln, slope 26
255,201'5,201'5,201'5,201'PAPI 4-box left(3°)51', trees, 1630' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 32
LD · CAT I
CMX
110.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 32
KCMX · 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
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • 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
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

  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Patrol aircraft are on the airport monitoring the common traffic advisory frequency. Frequent snow removal operations occur at various times from October through April. Monitor the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Prior permission is required via UNICOM for parking in front of the airline terminal.Show FAA
  • Airfield guidance signs are snow covered in winter.Show FAA
  • Deer and gulls are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway conditions are unmonitored daily from 0000 to 0500.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is activated for runway 32. Runway end identifier lights are activated for runway 14. Precision approach path indicators are available for runways 14 and 32. High intensity runway lights are available for runways 14 and 32 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Runway end identifier lights are activated for runways 07 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are available for runways 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are available for runways 07 and 25. Taxiway B maintenance is controlled by the company maintenance via the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25The pavement classification rating value for runway 07/25 is 390/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 14/32The pavement classification rating value for runway 14/32 is 470/F/C/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is closed to unscheduled aircraft operations with greater than 30 passenger seats except with prior permission required by calling the manager.Show FAA
  • Repairs are available on request by calling the manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager's cell phone number is 906-231-2256.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCMX

Answer card
ICAO
KCMX
Name
HOUGHTON COUNTY MEML
Location
HANCOCK, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,095.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,095.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 6,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
270° at 25 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

KCMX is Houghton County Memorial Airport in Hancock, Michigan. The field elevation is 1,095.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,501 ft on 14/32. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

One ILS is published for runway 32. Runway 32 also has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 14 and runway 32 both have high intensity runway lights. Runway 07 and runway 25 have medium intensity runway lights. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Houghton County Memorial Airport has one on-field FBO. Houghton County Memorial Airport carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need service or repairs, the remarks say repairs are available on request by calling the manager. The airport also notes frequent snow removal from October through April. Deer and gulls are reported on and near the field. The airport is closed to unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats unless prior permission is obtained. For a first-time arrival, expect winter ops to matter here. Taxiway and runway guidance signs can be snow covered in winter. Monitor CTAF closely.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCMX?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KCMX have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 32.
What runway is the ILS at Houghton County Memorial Airport?
Runway 32 has the published ILS. The field also lists approach lighting and PAPI for 32.
What is the longest runway at KCMX?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at 6,501 ft asphalt. Runway 07/25 is 5,201 ft asphalt.
Is KCMX towered?
No. KCMX is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
Which FBO is on the field at KCMX?
The on-field FBO listed is Houghton County Memorial Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there winter operations to watch for at KCMX?
Yes. The remarks say frequent snow removal operations occur from October through April. Taxi and runway guidance signs can be snow covered in winter.
Can larger unscheduled aircraft use KCMX?
The airport is closed to unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats unless prior permission is obtained by calling the manager.

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