KMCD

MVFR

MACKINAC ISLAND

MACKINAC ISLAND · MICHIGAN

Elev
741'
Longest RWY
3,501'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMCD
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,900'
MSL · field 741' + 1,159 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +8 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KMCD

Current METAR

Observed 10:35Z

KMCD 281035Z AUTO 22010KT 8SM RA OVC013 12/12 A2946 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 10 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.46 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,129 ft
Ceiling
1,300 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
Pattern altitude
1,159 ft AGL · 1,900 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
MCD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MYRON JOHNSON
Address
PO BOX 370, MACKINAC ISLAND MI 49757-0370

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 10 kt
RWY 26
248°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 248° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,900 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored68° / 248°3,501 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)29', tree, 374' from thr, 290' R of cntrln, slope 6
26PAPI 4-box left(3.8°)34', tree, 491' from thr, 275' R of cntrln, slope 8

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 08
KMCD · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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
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

  • Large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport; flocks of seagulls are in the vicinity of the landfill 0.3 nautical miles northeast.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are to climb to traffic pattern altitude before turning; avoid flight over the shore and town; touch-and-go landings are not authorized.Show FAA
  • Obstacle lights are in the approach to runway 26.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Pitot covers are recommended while parked; check tubes before departure due to mud daubers.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated for runways 08 and 26; precision approach path indicators are available for runways 08 and 26; medium intensity runway lights are available for runway 08/26 on frequency 122.8.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08There is a 4 foot fence located 0 feet distance, 210 feet left or right from runway 08.Show FAA
  • 08The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline on runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline on runway 26.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMCD

Answer card
ICAO
KMCD
Name
MACKINAC ISLAND
Location
MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN
Elevation
741 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,900 ft MSL (1,159 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD) sits on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Field elevation is 741 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 08/26, which is 3,501 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 1,159 ft AGL. That is 1,900 ft MSL. Use the published pattern and stay sharp on the noise abatement. Climb to pattern altitude before turning. Avoid flight over the shore and town. Touch-and-go landings are not authorized.

The published remarks also call out bird activity. Large birds are on and near the airport. Seagulls are also near the landfill 0.3 NM northeast. Expect that to matter on arrival and departure. There is also a fence near runway 08. Obstacle lights are reported in the approach to runway 26. The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline on both runway 08 and runway 26.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival for current service details. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMCD?
Pattern altitude is 1,159 ft AGL. That is 1,900 ft MSL.
Does KMCD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KMCD. Plan on using current visual procedures or other published approaches if available on the current FAA Chart Supplement.
Is Mackinac Island Airport towered?
No. KMCD is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
What is the longest runway at KMCD?
KMCD has one runway. Runway 08/26 is the longest runway at 3,501 ft.
What should I know about noise abatement at KMCD?
Climb to traffic pattern altitude before turning. Avoid flight over the shore and town. Touch-and-go landings are not authorized.
Are there bird hazards at KMCD?
Yes. Large birds are on and near the airport. Seagulls are also reported near the landfill 0.3 NM northeast, so keep that in mind on departure and arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at KMCD?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What runway lighting is available at KMCD?
Runway end identifier lights are available for runways 08 and 26. PAPI is available for both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 122.8.

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