KIMT

VFR

FORD

IRON MOUNTAIN KINGSFORD · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,182'
Longest RWY
6,502'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR13:54Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,982'
MSL · field 1,182' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +5 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KIMT

Current METAR

Observed 13:54Z

KIMT 121354Z AUTO 26008KT 220V290 10SM CLR 17/14 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP058 T01720139
Wind
260° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,978 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
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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260° · 8 kt
RWY 31
310°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 310° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,982 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/196° / 186°6,502 ftASPHStandard L
13/31Favored130° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KIMT FORD in IRON MOUNTAIN KINGSFORD, MICHIGAN, showing runways 01/19, 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • DEER, COYOTES, & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • 48 HRS PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR CELL.
  • ARFF CREWS MNT CTAF/UNICOM DRG ALL ACR OPS.
  • SNOW REMOVAL CREWS MNT CTAF/UNICOM DRG ALL ACR OPS TO PRVD SFC COND RPRTS.
  • FLD CONDS UNMON OCT 15 THRU APR 1 BTN 2100-0600.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 01; REIL RWY 19 & 31; PAPI RWY 19 & 31; HIRL RWY 01/19; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19PCR VALUE: 159/F/B/X/T
  • 13/31PCR VALUE: 99/F/B/X/T
  • 13/31RWY 13/31 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Other notes

  • ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PAX SEATS NA IF NOT WI 15 MINS OF SKEDD ARR/DEP TIME EXC BY PRIOR CDN WITH AMGR & CFMN ARFF IS AVBL PRIOR TO TKOF/LDG.
  • TPA FOR JET/TURBO-JET AND PROP ACFT OVER 12500LBS IS 1500' AGL.
  • UNICOM IREG MNTD.
  • MANAGERCELL 906-201-1866.

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
VFR
Current wind
260° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

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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