KLWA

VFR

SOUTH HAVEN AREA RGNL

SOUTH HAVEN · MICHIGAN

Elev
665.5'
Longest RWY
4,800'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLWA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,665.5'
MSL · field 665.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KLWA

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KLWA 280235Z AUTO 17008KT 9SM RA OVC090 16/14 A2971 RMK AO2
Wind
170° @ 8 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,206 ft
Ceiling
9,000 ft AGL
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 S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LWA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAN SANBORN
Address
73020 COUNTY ROAD 380, SOUTH HAVEN MI 49090-9441

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 8 kt
RWY 14
130°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 130° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,666 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2341° / 221°4,800 ftASPHStandard L
14/32Favored130° / 310°3,260 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)60', tree, 1395' from thr, 280' R of cntrln, slope 19
23PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)22', trees, 505' from thr, 280' R of cntrln, slope 13
1478', trees, 10' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
3250', tree, 235' from thr, 148' R of cntrln, slope 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
KLWA · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI

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
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

  • Check local conditions before use of turf runway 14/32 by calling the airport manager.Show FAA
  • For after hours flight information services, call the airport manager's cell at 269-348-2222.Show FAA
  • To access the administration building, press 5, then 3 and 2 simultaneously, then 1.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Agricultural operations occur during summer months.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact South Bend Approach at 574-251-2609. When South Bend Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921 for clearance delivery.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activation or increased intensity of runway end identifier lights is on runways 05 and 23; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 05/23 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 05 and 23 operate continuously; medium intensity runway lights on runways 05/23 are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2300.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14The displaced threshold is marked with 3-foot yellow cones, three on each side.Show FAA
  • 32The displaced threshold is marked with 3-foot yellow cones, three on each side.Show FAA
  • 14The approach ratio is 12 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 78-foot trees located 966 feet away and 110 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe airport manager's cell phone number is 269-348-2222.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLWA

Answer card
ICAO
KLWA
Name
SOUTH HAVEN AREA RGNL
Location
SOUTH HAVEN, MICHIGAN
Elevation
665.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,665.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 4,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

South Haven Area Rgnl Airport (KLWA) sits in South Haven, Michigan at 665.5 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 05/23 at 4,800 ft asphalt. Runway 14/32 is 3,260 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. South Bend Approach is the published approach and departure point on 118.55 and 257.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,665.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway 05 and 23 have runway end identifier lights. The 05/23 lights are medium intensity and CTAF controlled. PAPI is listed for runways 05 and 23. The turf runway 14/32 should be checked with the airport manager before use. Published remarks also call out trees near the displaced threshold on 14. Deer, large birds and summer agricultural activity are part of the local picture. The airport manager can also be reached after hours at 269-348-2222. South Haven Area Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLWA?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,665.5 ft MSL at KLWA.
Does KLWA have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KLWA. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the longest runway at KLWA?
The longest runway is 05/23 at 4,800 ft asphalt. That is the runway most pilots will plan around for arrival and departure performance.
Is KLWA towered?
No. KLWA has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KLWA?
South Haven Area Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A.
What should I know about runway 14/32 at KLWA?
Runway 14/32 is turf and 3,260 ft long. The published remarks say to check local conditions with the airport manager before using it.
Are there lighting details I should know for a night arrival at KLWA?
Runway 05 and 23 have REILs. Medium intensity runway lights are on 05/23. They are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is published for runways 05 and 23.
Is there anything operationally important in the remarks for KLWA?
Yes. The remarks call out trees near the displaced threshold on runway 14. They also note deer, large birds and summer agricultural operations near the airport.

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