KDRM

LIFR

DRUMMOND ISLAND

DRUMMOND ISLAND · MICHIGAN

Elev
668.4'
Longest RWY
4,000'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDRM
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,668.4'
MSL · field 668.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KDRM

Current METAR

Observed 12:15Z

KDRM 281215Z AUTO 18004KT 2SM BR OVC001 09/09 A2951 RMK AO2 T00920092
Wind
180° @ 4 kt
Visibility
2 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.51 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
617 ft
Ceiling
100 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZYZ · TORONTO
NOTAM facility
DRM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES BAILEY II
Address
34264 S TOWNLINE RD, DRUMMOND ISLAND MI 49726-9636

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 4 kt
RWY 19
171°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 171° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,668 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2665° / 245°4,000 ftASPHStandard L
01/19Favored351° / 171°2,500 ftASPH-TURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)42', trees, 200' from thr, 181' R of cntrln, slope 0
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 200' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 1
0148', trees, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
1973', trees, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 08
KDRM · 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
100LLMOGAS
Other services
SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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
  • Golf carts and pedestrians cross runway 08/26 due to a golf course on both sides.Show FAA
  • D22 SPB is located 1.5 nautical miles north.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the precision approach path indicator for runways 08 and 26; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 08 and 26 and controlled on the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Close-in obstructions at runway 08 end include a 4 foot fence 20 feet distant; a 10 foot hill 10 feet distant and 50 feet to the left; an 18 foot building 97 feet distant and 50 feet to the right; and 50 foot trees 20 feet distant and 90 feet left and right.Show FAA
  • 26Close-in obstructions at runway 26 end include a 6 foot fence 54 feet distant; a 15 foot road 112 feet distant; and a 20 foot building at zero feet distance and 200 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 01There are 3 foot yellow cones at runway 01 end.Show FAA
  • 19There are 3 foot yellow cones at runway 19 end.Show FAA
  • 01A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 01 end.Show FAA
  • 26The approach ratio is 4 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 75 foot tree located 321 feet distant and 247 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 19A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 19 end.Show FAA
  • 08A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 08 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 01/19The center 20 feet of runway from the intersection with runway 08/26 north to the hangar line is asphalt; the remainder of the runway surface is turf.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDRM

Answer card
ICAO
KDRM
Name
DRUMMOND ISLAND
Location
DRUMMOND ISLAND, MICHIGAN
Elevation
668.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,668.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
180° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Drummond Island Airport sits on Drummond Island in Michigan. Field elevation is 668.4 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 4,000 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls for something different. Bailey Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and MOGAS. Call (906) 493-5411 for current service details.

Runway 08/26 has medium intensity lighting that is controlled on CTAF. The PAPI for runways 08 and 26 is activated from the radio. Runway 01/19 is a turf runway with an asphalt center section near the intersection with 08/26. Watch the published obstructions. There are close-in obstacles near runway 08. The 01 and 19 ends also have cataloged obstructions. Golf carts and pedestrians cross runway 08/26 because of the golf course on both sides. That makes local traffic awareness important. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDRM?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic indicates otherwise.
Which runway is longest at Drummond Island Airport?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway. It is 4,000 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Does KDRM have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KDRM. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Drummond Island Airport towered?
No. KDRM is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KDRM?
Bailey Services is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and MOGAS. Call (906) 493-5411 for current service details.
What runway lighting does KDRM have?
Runway 08/26 has medium intensity runway lights. They are controlled on CTAF. The PAPI for runways 08 and 26 is also activated from the radio.
Are there any runway obstructions at Drummond Island Airport?
Yes. Published remarks note close-in obstructions near runway 08. The 01 and 19 ends also have cataloged obstructions. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at KDRM?
Watch for runway crossings by golf carts and pedestrians on 08/26. The airport sits at 668.4 ft MSL. Local traffic awareness matters more here.

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