KCVX

VFR

CHARLEVOIX MUNI

CHARLEVOIX · MICHIGAN

Elev
668.9'
Longest RWY
4,549'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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
RWY 22
H/W +13 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KCVX

Current METAR

Observed 07:35Z

KCVX 280735Z AUTO 21013G19KT 10SM -DZ SCT025 BKN034 OVC090 16/13 A2948 RMK AO2
Wind
210° @ 13G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.48 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,495 ft
Ceiling
3,400 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CVX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT SCHOLEY
Address
111 AIRPORT DR, CHARLEVOIX MI 49720-8904

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • JUN-AUG · 0800-1900
  • SEP-MAY · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 13 kt
RWY 22
215°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 215° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,669 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2780° / 260°4,549 ftASPHStandard L
04/22Favored35° / 215°1,280 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box right(3°)
27PAPI 4-box right(3°)56', tree, 1231' from thr, 322' R of cntrln, slope 18
04100', trees, 2000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
2295', tree, 1900' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 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.

General notes

  • Runway 09/27 slopes upward from east to west with the steepest gradient occurring on the west third of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Charlevoix voluntary quiet hours are in effect from 2300 to 0700 daily.Show FAA
  • There is a 100-foot quarry or mine located 300 feet from the threshold of runway 09.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 09 and 27 have activated runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators. Nonstandard medium intensity runway lights are on runway 09/27 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel after hours, call the airport manager.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Runway 04/22 is closed from November through April.Show FAA
  • 09/27Nonstandard medium intensity runway lights are due to runway 27 threshold lights located outboard from runway edges.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Preferred landing runway is 09 from 2300 to 0700.Show FAA
  • 27Preferred takeoff runway is 27 from 2300 to 0700.Show FAA
  • 04Three-foot yellow cones mark runway 04.Show FAA
  • 22Three-foot yellow cones mark runway 22.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established before 1959.Show FAA
  • Landing fee is waived with minimum fuel purchase.Show FAA
  • 2The airport is unattended on major holidays.Show FAA

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
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,549 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

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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