KMGN

VFR

HARBOR SPRINGS

HARBOR SPRINGS · MICHIGAN

Elev
685.8'
Longest RWY
4,149'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:15Z
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Before you fly into KMGN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,685.8'
MSL · field 685.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +0 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KMGN

Current METAR

Observed 06:15Z

KMGN 280615Z AUTO 18004G16KT 10SM SCT055 SCT080 OVC110 17/11 A2951 RMK AO2 T01760108
Wind
180° @ 4G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.51 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,599 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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 E
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
MGN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK ZABAWA
Address
8350 M-119, HARBOR SPRINGS MI 49740-9077

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 4 kt
RWY 10
091°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 091° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,686 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored91° / 271°4,149 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)35', tree, 200' from thr, 112' R of cntrln, slope 0
28PAPI 4-box left(4°)60', pole, 236' from thr, 165' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 10
KMGN · 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+

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
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

  • Noise abatement procedures prohibit turbojet and turbofan aircraft departures between 2300 and 0700. No low flight over the surrounding community is allowed. All aircraft departing to the west must turn south over the water as soon as practical.Show FAA
  • Runway 10 approach area has two 70-foot lighted obstruction poles 170 feet left of centerline and 75-foot trees on the north side.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 28 approach area has lighted obstruction poles 165 feet left and 220 feet right of centerline with 80-foot trees adjacent.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 10 and 28 operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28At runway 28 end there is a 4-foot fence 199 feet distant and 70-foot trees 0 feet distant 168 feet left.Show FAA
  • 10At runway 10 end there is a 4-foot fence 0 feet distant 48 feet right, a 15-foot road 0 feet distant 75 feet right, and a 70-foot lighted pole 180 feet distant 240 feet right.Show FAA
  • 28Precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 2 degrees left of centerline at runway 28 end.Show FAA
  • 10Approach ratio is 1 to 1 to the decision height over 80-foot trees 80 feet distant 261 feet left.Show FAA
  • 28Approach ratio is 0 to 1 to the decision height over a 70-foot pole 0 feet distant 250 feet left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee is waived with minimum fuel purchase.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCell.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMGN

Answer card
ICAO
KMGN
Name
HARBOR SPRINGS
Location
HARBOR SPRINGS, MICHIGAN
Elevation
685.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,685.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 4,149 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Harbor Springs Airport (KMGN) sits in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Field elevation is 685.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 4,149 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

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 Harbor Springs Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (231) 347-2812 for current services before you go.

This field has a few things a first-time pilot should plan for. Noise abatement is active. Turbojet and turbofan departures are not allowed between 2300 and 0700. Departing westbound aircraft should turn south over the water as soon as practical. Low flight over the surrounding community is not allowed. Runway 28 has published obstruction and PAPI limitations near the approach end. Birds and deer are also reported on and near the airport. If you need clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Harbor Springs Airport (KMGN)?
KMGN has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 4,149 ft long and asphalt.
Does KMGN have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KMGN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at KMGN?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Harbor Springs Airport towered?
No. KMGN has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KMGN?
Harbor Springs Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (231) 347-2812 for current service details before arrival.
Are there noise abatement rules at Harbor Springs Airport?
Yes. Turbojet and turbofan departures are prohibited between 2300 and 0700. Departing westbound aircraft should turn south over the water as soon as practical. Low flight over the surrounding community is not allowed.
What runway lighting and PAPI are available at KMGN?
Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated by CTAF. The PAPI on runways 10 and 28 operates continuously. The runway 28 end has published limitations near the centerline.
Are there obstructions on the approach to runway 28 at KMGN?
Yes. Published remarks list fences, trees, poles and a pole near the decision height path on the runway 28 end. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement before using that runway.

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