KHTL

MVFR

ROSCOMMON COUNTY/BLODGETT MEML

HOUGHTON LAKE · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,149.7'
Longest RWY
4,000'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHTL
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,149.7'
MSL · field 1,149.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KHTL

Current METAR

Observed 09:53Z

KHTL 280953Z AUTO 22009G17KT 10SM OVC017 15/13 A2955 RMK AO2 RAB0858E10 SLP005 P0000 T01500133
Wind
220° @ 9G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.55 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,884 ft
Ceiling
1,700 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
5 NM NE
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HTL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIC J JAROCH
Address
5220 E HOUGHTON LAKE DR, HOUGHTON LAKE MI 48629-8313

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 9 kt
RWY 18
173°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 173° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,150 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2784° / 264°4,000 ftASPHStandard L
18/36Favored173° / 353°2,200 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)65', trees, 1545' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 20
27PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)12', brush, 315' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 9
1899', tree, 1815' from thr, 324' R of cntrln, slope 18
3623', tree, 0' from thr, 156' 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 09
KHTL · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

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

  • 2203 feet mean sea level, 883 feet above ground level tower is 4.2 nautical miles southwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • 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

Lighting notes

  • Activation or increased intensity of runway end identifier lights on runways 09 and 27, precision approach path indicators on runways 09 and 27, and high intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 is on the CTAF. High intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2100.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

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

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Three foot yellow cones mark the end of runway 36.Show FAA
  • 18Three foot yellow cones mark the end of runway 18.Show FAA
  • 36Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. Approach ratio is 13 to 1 to the decision height over a 23 foot tree, 248 feet distant, 156 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Unattended on major holidays.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHTL

Answer card
ICAO
KHTL
Name
ROSCOMMON COUNTY/BLODGETT MEML
Location
HOUGHTON LAKE, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,149.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,149.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport sits in Houghton Lake, Michigan. Field elevation is 1,149.7 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 4,000 ft asphalt. Runway 18/36 is 2,200 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field uses CTAF for lighting activation. Runway 09/27 has REILs, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. The high intensity lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2100. Runway 18/36 is closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. Three foot yellow cones mark the ends of runways 18 and 36. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

The on-field FBO is Roscommon County-Blodgett Memorial Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Minneapolis ARTCC. A tower is listed 4.2 NM southwest of the airport at 2,203 ft MSL. Verify any local procedures with the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KHTL?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 4,000 ft asphalt. Runway 18/36 is 2,200 ft turf.
Does KHTL have a control tower?
No. KHTL is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KHTL?
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.
Are there any ILS approaches at KHTL?
No ILS approaches are published for KHTL. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before planning IFR.
Which runway should I expect to use at KHTL at night?
Runway 09/27 has REILs, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. The high intensity lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2100. They are activated or increased on CTAF.
Is runway 18/36 usable in winter at KHTL?
Runway 18/36 is closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. Plan on 09/27 if conditions are wintery.
Which FBO is on the field at KHTL?
Roscommon County-Blodgett Memorial Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (989) 366-7660 for current availability.
Are there any wildlife or obstacle concerns at KHTL?
Yes. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. There is also a published obstruction near runway 36 that exceeds a 45 degree slope, so give the north end a careful look on approach.

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