KCVX

VFR

CHARLEVOIX MUNI

CHARLEVOIX · MICHIGAN

Elev
668.9'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:15Z
VFR sectional · KCVX
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Before you fly into KCVX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,668.9'
MSL · field 668.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KCVX

Current METAR

Observed 23:15Z

KCVX 122315Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM SCT070 SCT085 SCT120 23/17 A3006 RMK AO2
Wind
230° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 17°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,616 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 SW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CVX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 13 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
KCVX · 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
CHTR,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCVX

Answer card
ICAO
KCVX
Name
CHARLEVOIX MUNI
Location
CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN
Elevation
668.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,668.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 13 kt
Favored runway now

Charlevoix Muni sits in Charlevoix, Michigan. The field elevation is 668.9 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 09/27 at 4,549 ft. Runway 04/22 is 1,280 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Charlevoix Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (231) 547-3605 for current service details. The airport also notes that the landing fee is waived with a minimum fuel purchase.

A few operational items matter here. Runway 09/27 slopes up from east to west. The steepest part is on the west third of the runway. There is a 100-foot quarry or mine about 300 feet from the threshold of runway 09. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 04/22 is closed from November through April. Charlevoix voluntary quiet hours run from 2300 to 0700 daily. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The airport is unattended on major holidays. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KCVX?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 4,549 ft. It is asphalt and its magnetic headings are 85° and 265°.
Does Charlevoix Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KCVX. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KCVX?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at Charlevoix Muni?
Charlevoix Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (231) 547-3605 for current service details.
Is runway 04/22 open year-round at KCVX?
No. Runway 04/22 is closed from November through April. Plan on 09/27 as the primary runway during that period.
What should I watch for on final to runway 09 at KCVX?
There is a 100-foot quarry or mine about 300 feet from the threshold of runway 09. Runway 09/27 also slopes upward from east to west, with the steepest gradient on the west third.
Are there quiet hours at Charlevoix Muni?
Yes. Voluntary quiet hours run from 2300 to 0700 daily. If you need current local noise guidance, check the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KCVX?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The airport is non-towered, so use standard self-announce procedures and monitor traffic closely.

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