M61

LIFR

EDWARD F JOHNSON

ISHPEMING · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,446'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:38Z
VFR sectional · M61
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Before you fly into M61
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,446'
MSL · field 1,446' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF M61

M61 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSAW (MARQUETTE/SAWYER RGNL) · 16.3 NM away. Conditions at M61 may differ.

METAR · KSAW

Observed 07:38Z

KSAW 280738Z AUTO 19007KT 1/4SM FG VV002 11/11 A2939 RMK AO2
Wind
190° @ 7 kt
Visibility
0.25 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.39 inHg
Clouds
VV
Density alt
1,970 ft
Ceiling
200 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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
10 NM SW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROGER PIETRO
Address
880 COUNTY ROAD PRG, ISHPEMING MI 49849-8901

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
M61 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • The airport is closed December through April and when snow covered.Show FAA
  • There is a 419 foot lighted tower located 6100 feet south of the airport and 600 feet right of runway 18/36 extended centerline.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There are 3 foot yellow cones at runway 18 end.Show FAA
  • 36There are 3 foot yellow cones at runway 36 end.Show FAA
  • 18Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. Approach ratio is 12 to 1 to the decision height over 60 foot trees at 728 feet distance from runway 18 end.Show FAA
  • 36Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. Approach ratio is 13 to 1 to the decision height over 73 foot trees at 968 feet distance from runway 36 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided clear 20 to 1 approaches; clear obstacle free zone; takeoff and landing area is marked.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway 18/36 surface is rough with sandy areas.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M61

Answer card
ICAO
M61
Name
EDWARD F JOHNSON
Location
ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,446 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,446 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
190° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

Edward F Johnson Airport (M61) sits in Ishpeming, Michigan. Field elevation is 1,446 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts, so verify the current runway layout with the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan a landing. The field is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This airport is closed December through April and when snow covered. That matters here. Plan on seasonal access issues and verify the field status before departure. The remarks also call out a 419 ft lighted tower about 6,100 ft south of the airport and 600 ft right of the runway 18/36 extended centerline. That is a real factor for arrival and departure planning. The published remarks also mention rough surface and sandy areas on runway 18/36, plus cones at both ends. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. With no on-field FBOs listed, call the airport operator directly or the field on CTAF for current local services before you go.

Frequently asked questions

Is M61 open year-round for flight planning?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed December through April and when snow covered. Verify the current field status before you launch.
What runway is available at Edward F Johnson Airport?
The facts list runway 18/36. The published remarks also say the surface is rough with sandy areas. Check current field conditions before use.
Does M61 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for M61. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at M61?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Edward F Johnson Airport towered?
No. This is a non-towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
What hazards should I watch for on approach to M61?
The remarks call out a 419 ft lighted tower 6,100 ft south of the airport and 600 ft right of the runway 18/36 extended centerline. There are also published obstruction notes near both runway ends.
Are there any on-field FBOs at M61?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Who handles clearance delivery for M61?
The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Confirm the current procedure before departure.

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