KOEB

VFR

BRANCH COUNTY MEML

COLDWATER · MICHIGAN

Elev
958.3'
Longest RWY
5,350'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:36Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOEB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,958.3'
MSL · field 958.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +10 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KOEB

Current METAR

Observed 05:36Z

KOEB 280536Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM FEW065 16/14 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND 13027/35
Wind
180° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.67 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,618 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
OEB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH J BEST
Address
351 AIRPORT DR, COLDWATER MI 49036-9313

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0900-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 11 kt
RWY 16
155°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 155° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,958 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/2559° / 239°5,350 ftASPHStandard L
04/2229° / 209°3,500 ftASPHStandard L
16/34Favored155° / 335°2,399 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 2-box left(3°)40', tree, 1003' from thr, 316' R of cntrln, slope 20
25PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 383' from thr, 268' R of cntrln, slope 12
1665', trees, 462' from thr, 143' R of cntrln, slope 7
3471', trees, 1133' from thr, 228' R of cntrln, slope 15

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07
KOEB · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

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
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • Runway 16/34 is not plowed and is closed from November through March.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • The administration building aircraft communication equipment is 1-2-2-7 on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 07 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 07/25 and 04/22 and are controlled by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day by self service. For an attendant after hours and on weekends, call 517-677-1888.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25Runway 25 is a calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 34Runway 34 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 16The approach slope ratio is 16 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 65-foot trees located 1056 feet from the runway threshold and 143 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 34The approach slope ratio is 15 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 52-foot trees located 780 feet from the runway threshold and 135 feet to the right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAirport management is available after hours and on weekends.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOEB

Answer card
ICAO
KOEB
Name
BRANCH COUNTY MEML
Location
COLDWATER, MICHIGAN
Elevation
958.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,958.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,350 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Branch County Meml Airport (KOEB) sits in Coldwater, Michigan. Field elevation is 958.3 ft MSL. The airport has 3 runways. The longest is runway 07/25 at 5,350 ft. There is no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude is not published, so light piston pilots should plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Runway 07 and runway 25 have runway end identifier lights. Precision approach path indicators are installed on 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 07/25 and 04/22. They are controlled by the CTAF. Runway 25 is listed as the calm wind runway. Runway 16/34 is not plowed and is closed from November through March. That matters in winter. Runway 34 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones. Runway 16 has the same cone marking. Trees are noted near the approach paths for 16 and 34, so brief the displaced thresholds before you arrive.

Elite Air Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve. Airport management is available after hours and on weekends. Birds and deer are present on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOEB?
Pattern altitude is not published for KOEB. For a light piston aircraft, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KOEB have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KOEB. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file.
Which runway is the longest at Branch County Meml?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway at 5,350 ft. The other paved runway is 04/22 at 3,500 ft.
Is KOEB towered?
No. KOEB is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic and runway advisories.
What fuel is available on the field at KOEB?
Elite Air Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve.
Is runway 16/34 usable year-round at KOEB?
No. Runway 16/34 is not plowed and is closed from November through March. Plan on 07/25 or 04/22 if conditions support it.
What should I know about the runway 07 and 25 lighting at KOEB?
Runway 07 and 25 have REILs and PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 07/25 and 04/22. They are controlled by the CTAF.
Are there any approach or departure hazards at KOEB?
Yes. Trees are noted near the displaced thresholds for 16 and 34. Birds and deer are also reported on and near the airport. Keep that in mind on arrival and departure.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into KOEB with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial