KIMT

LIFR

FORD

IRON MOUNTAIN KINGSFORD · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,182'
Longest RWY
6,502'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:54Z
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Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,982'
MSL · field 1,182' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KIMT

Current METAR

Observed 05:54Z

KIMT 280554Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM -RA BR OVC002 12/12 A2939 RMK AO2 RAB0455 SLP953 P0001 60001 T01220122 10128 20106 401560067 56022
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
2 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.39 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,763 ft
Ceiling
200 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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,982 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
IMT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM HOWEN
Address
FORD ARPT, KINGSFORD MI 49801

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 01
006°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 006° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,982 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/196° / 186°6,502 ftASPHStandard L
13/31130° / 310°3,810 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
016,502'6,502'6,502'6,502'MALSR
196,502'6,502'6,376'6,376'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
133,810'3,810'3,810'3,810'
313,810'3,810'3,810'3,810'PAPI 4-box left(4°)

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 01
LS · CAT I
IMT
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 01
KIMT · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
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

  • Field conditions are unmonitored from October 15 through April 1 between 2100 and 0600.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting crews monitor the common traffic advisory frequency and UNICOM during all aircraft operations.Show FAA
  • A 48 hour prior permission required is needed for unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats. Call the airport manager's cell phone.Show FAA
  • Snow removal crews monitor the common traffic advisory frequency and UNICOM during all aircraft operations to provide surface condition reports.Show FAA
  • Deer, coyotes, and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is active on runway 01. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 19 and 31. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 19 and 31. High intensity runway lights are installed on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 13 and 31. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19The pavement classification number value for runways 01 and 19 is 159/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 13/31The pavement classification number value for runways 13 and 31 is 99/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 13/31Runway 13/31 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Aircraft operations greater than 9 passenger seats are not authorized if not within 15 minutes of scheduled arrival or departure time except by prior coordination with the airport manager and confirmation that aircraft rescue and fire fighting is available prior to takeoff or landing.Show FAA
  • The traffic pattern altitude for jet, turbo-jet, and propeller aircraft over 12,500 pounds is 1,500 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • UNICOM is irregularly monitored.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager's cell phone number is 906-201-1866.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIMT

Answer card
ICAO
KIMT
Name
FORD
Location
IRON MOUNTAIN KINGSFORD, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,182 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,982 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 6,502 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Ford Airport sits in Iron Mountain Kingsford, Michigan. The field elevation is 1,182 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 01/19 at 6,502 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The airport has one ILS approach to runway 01. The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,982 ft MSL.

Kubick Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (906) 779-5500 for current service details. The published remarks also note that runway 01 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicators. Runways 19 and 31 have runway end identifier lights. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 19 and 31. High intensity runway lights are on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 13 and 31.

For a first-time arrival, watch the pattern setup and the runway lighting setup. Deer, coyotes and birds are reported on and near the airport. Snow removal crews monitor CTAF and UNICOM during aircraft operations for surface condition reports. UNICOM is irregularly monitored. Do not rely on it as your only source. If you are planning a larger aircraft operation, check the published restrictions in the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport manager before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KIMT?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,982 ft MSL at Ford Airport.
Does KIMT have an ILS approach?
Yes. There is one ILS approach at KIMT. It is published for runway 01.
What is the longest runway at Ford Airport?
Runway 01/19 is the longest runway. It is 6,502 ft long and asphalt.
Is Ford Airport towered?
No. KIMT has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KIMT?
Kubick Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (906) 779-5500 before arrival for current service details.
Are there any runway lighting details pilots should know at KIMT?
Runway 01 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runways 19 and 31 have runway end identifier lights. PAPI is available on runways 19 and 31.
Are there any operational restrictions for larger aircraft at KIMT?
Yes. Runway 13/31 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations over 9 seats. Unscheduled aircraft operations over 30 passenger seats need 48 hours prior permission from the airport manager.
What should I watch for on arrival at KIMT?
Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Deer, coyotes and birds are specifically mentioned. Snow removal crews also monitor CTAF and UNICOM during aircraft operations for surface condition reports.

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