KMGN Harbor Springs Airport

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

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF KMGN

Current METAR

Observed 23:15Z

KMGN 112315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2965 RMK AO2 T02230186

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 18°C
Altimeter: 29.65 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,025 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KMGN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPLN (PELLSTON RGNL/EMMET COUNTY) · 10.0 NM away. Conditions at KMGN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KPLN 111720Z 1118/1218 25009G18KT P6SM FEW010 BKN025 FM111900 25009G18KT P6SM SCT025 FM120300 13012G23KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC030 FM120600 25013G28KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC011 FM121200 26012G23KT P6SM SCT040

BASEMVFR

11 18:00Z–11 19:00Z

Wind: 250° at 9 kt gusting 18 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 2,500 ft, Few clouds 1,000 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: 3 NM E
VFR sectional: LAKE HURON
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: MGN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MARK ZABAWA
Phone: 231-206-9333
Address: 8350 M-119, HARBOR SPRINGS MI 49740-9077

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

Calm

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 10

091°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28	91° / 271°	4,149 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
10	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)	—	36', tree, 200' from thr, 112' R of cntrln, slope 0
28	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(4°)	—	60', pole, 237' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KMGN HARBOR SPRINGS in HARBOR SPRINGS, MICHIGAN, showing runways 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10

KMGN · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10

KMGN · 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+

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.70

KGOV·Crawford County Air Terminal·45.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.00

KGOV·Crawford County Air Terminal·45.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Harbor Springs Airport 122.800(231) 347-2812 WebsiteAvfuel11d ago	$7.75	—	—

Harbor Springs Airport
122.800(231) 347-2812
—
100LL
$7.75
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.70atKGOVCrawford County Air Terminal45.4 nmsave $2.05
Jet A$7.00atKGOVCrawford County Air Terminal45.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RWY 10 APCH AREA HAS TWO 70 FT LGTD OBSTN POLES, 170 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN; +75 FT TREES ON NORTH SIDE.
RWY 28 APCH AREA HAS LGTD OBSTN POLES, 165 FT LEFT & 220 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN; +80 FT TREES ADJ.
DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS: NO TURBOJET/TURBOFAN ACFT DEPS 2300-0700; NO LOW FLT OVR SRNDG COMMUNITY; ALL ACFT DEPG TO THE WEST TURN SOUTH OVR THE WATER AS SOON AS PRACTICAL.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 10 & 28 OPR CONSLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

104 FT FENCE, 0 FT DIST, 48 FT R; 15 FT ROAD, 0 FT DIST, 75 FT R; 70 FT LGTD POLE, 180 FT DIST, 240 FT R.
284 FT FENCE, 199 FT DIST; 70 FT TREES, 0 FT DIST, 168 FT L.
28PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
10APCH RATIO 1:1 TO DTHR OVR 80 FT TREES, 80 FT DIST, 261 FT L.
28APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR OVR 70 FT POLE, 0 FT DIST, 250 FT L.

Other notes

LDG FEE WAIVED WITH MNM FUEL PURCHASE.
MANAGERCELL.

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: 5°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

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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