KOSC

MVFR

OSCODA/WURTSMITH

OSCODA · MICHIGAN

Elev
633'
Longest RWY
11,801'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOSC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,633'
MSL · field 633' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +10 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KOSC

Current METAR

Observed 12:55Z

KOSC 281255Z AUTO 21011G18KT 10SM FEW008 BKN016 OVC060 15/14 A2959 RMK AO2
Wind
210° @ 11G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,194 ft
Ceiling
1,600 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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
OSC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JACK BROWN
Address
3961 E AIRPORT DR, OSCODA MI 48750-2202

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 11 kt
RWY 25
231°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 231° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,633 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored51° / 231°11,801 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 4-box left(3°)83', tree, 2843' from thr, 809' R of cntrln, slope 31
25PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR71', tree, 3574' from thr, 981' R of cntrln, slope 47

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

ILS · 1

RWY 25
LG · CAT I
LJU
108.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 25
KOSC · 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+
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Possible jet blast on taxiway A in vicinity of restricted parking apron and east ramp.Show FAA
  • During daylight hours, simulated tail strikes may exist over approach end of runways 07 and 25.Show FAA
  • Terminal building and parking lot gate access: press V, then III and II simultaneously, then I.Show FAA
  • Transient aircraft follow the blue centerline on taxiways A and D to locate airport terminal, fuel, and parking.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Possible severe turbulence over jet engine test buildings (2).Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated on runway 25; REIL on runway 07; PAPI on runways 07 and 25; and HIRL on runways 07/25. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 3For service, contact the FBO at 989-739-8486.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOSC

Answer card
ICAO
KOSC
Name
OSCODA/WURTSMITH
Location
OSCODA, MICHIGAN
Elevation
633 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,633 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 11,801 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
210° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Oscoda/Wurtsmith sits in Oscoda, Michigan. Field elevation is 633 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 07/25, which is 11,801 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. One ILS is published for runway 25. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Phoenix Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For service, call the FBO at (989) 739-8486. The published remarks also note MALSR on runway 25, REIL on runway 07, PAPI on both ends and HIRL on 07/25. Use CTAF for communications. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the published hazards. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. There can be possible jet blast near taxiway A by the restricted parking apron and east ramp. The remarks also mention simulated tail strikes over the approach ends of runways 07 and 25 during daylight hours. Expect to brief the runway 25 ILS and the lighting setup before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KOSC and can larger aircraft use it?
KOSC has one runway, 07/25 and it is 11,801 ft long. That is ample pavement for many aircraft types. Performance still depends on weight, weather, runway condition and your aircraft limits.
What ILS approach is available at Oscoda/Wurtsmith?
One ILS approach is published for runway 25. If you are planning an IFR arrival, confirm the current procedure and minimums in the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
Is KOSC towered or non-towered?
KOSC has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announced traffic. Coordinate on UNICOM 123.0 if needed.
What is the pattern altitude at KOSC?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KOSC. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Which FBO is on the field at KOSC?
Phoenix Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (989) 739-8486 for current service details before arrival.
Are there any runway lighting or approach lighting systems at KOSC?
Yes. The remarks list MALSR for runway 25, REIL for runway 07, PAPI on both runway ends and HIRL on runway 07/25. Use CTAF for communications when you are working the field.
What hazards should I brief before landing at KOSC?
The published remarks call out deer and large birds on and near the airport. They also mention possible jet blast near taxiway A by the restricted parking apron and east ramp. Simulated tail strikes are noted over the approach ends of runways 07 and 25 during daylight hours.
How do I get clearance delivery at KOSC?
The remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. If you are filing IFR, verify the current routing and any release details before departure.

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