KLDM Mason County Airport

Before you fly into KLDM

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,646.6'

MSL · field 646.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KLDM

Current METAR

Observed 06:55Z

KLDM 120655Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A2972 RMK AO2

Wind: 270° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.72 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,050 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KLDM does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMBL (MANISTEE COUNTY/BLACKER) · 19.9 NM away. Conditions at KLDM may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KMBL 120523Z 1206/1306 27012G25KT P6SM BKN040 FM121600 25012G20KT P6SM SCT250 FM130000 26009KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 16:00Z

Wind: 270° at 12 kt gusting 25 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 4,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM NE
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: LDM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOHN L O'CONNOR
Phone: 231-843-2049
Address: 5300 W US HIGHWAY 10, LUDINGTON MI 49431-8704

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN: LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: APR 16-OCT 15 · 0900-1700
OCT 16-APR 15 · MON-FRI · 0900-1700
OCT 16-APR 15 · SAT-SUN · Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

270° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 26

248°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
08/26Favored	68° / 248°	5,003 ft	ASPH	Standard L
01/19	359° / 179°	3,503 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
08	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
26	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	59', tree, 1375' from thr, 421' R of cntrln, slope 19
01	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
19	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	68', tree, 1363' from thr, 265' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 KLDM MASON COUNTY in LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN, showing runways 08/26, 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

KLDM · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

KLDM · IAP

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: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.47

KMBL·Orchard Beach Aviation·19.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.00

KFFX·Heritage Flight Support·36.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Mason County Airport 123.000(231) 843-2049Avfuel11d ago	$6.47	—

Mason County Airport
123.000(231) 843-2049
100LL
$6.47
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.47atKMBLOrchard Beach Aviation19.9 nmsave $1.00
Jet A$7.00atKFFXHeritage Flight Support36.2 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

DEER, LRG BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 26; PAPI RWY 08, 26, 01, & 19; MIRL RWY 08/26 & 01/19 - CTAF.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLDM

Answer card

ICAO: KLDM
Name: MASON COUNTY
Location: LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 646.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,646.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 08/26 · 5,003 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

Mason County Airport is in Ludington, Michigan. The field elevation is 646.6 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,003 ft on runway 08/26. There is no control tower, so plan on CTAF and UNICOM self-announce work on 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Mason County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (231) 843-2049 for current service details before you go.

The published remarks matter here. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 26. PAPI is installed on runways 08, 26, 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways. Deer. Large birds. Other wildlife are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach flight service, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed as the backup contact. For a first-time arrival, verify the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures before you depart.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KLDM?

The longest runway is 08/26 at 5,003 ft. It is asphalt, so it is the runway most pilots will look at first for performance planning.

Does Mason County Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for KLDM. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.

What is the pattern altitude at KLDM?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for this field. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement shows a different value.

Is KLDM towered?

No. KLDM is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for position reports and traffic calls.

Which FBO is on the field at KLDM?

Mason County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (231) 843-2049 for current services before arrival.

What runway lighting does KLDM have?

Medium intensity runway lights are installed on both runways 08/26 and 01/19. Runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 26. PAPI is installed on 08, 26, 01 and 19.

Are there wildlife hazards at Mason County Airport?

Yes. The published remarks say deer, large birds and wildlife are present on and near the airport. Expect a careful scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery if flight service is unavailable?

The published remarks list Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 as the backup contact if you cannot reach clearance delivery through flight service. Verify the current procedure in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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