Z98

VFR

OTTAWA EXEC

ZEELAND · MICHIGAN

Elev
756'
Longest RWY
3,800'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into Z98
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,756'
MSL · field 756' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +9 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF Z98

Z98 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBIV (WEST MICHIGAN RGNL) · 9.1 NM away. Conditions at Z98 may differ.

METAR · KBIV

Observed 03:53Z

KBIV 280353Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM BKN095 BKN110 16/15 A2959 RMK AO2 PK WND 12026/0314 WSHFT 0304 RAE34 SLP020 P0003 T01610150
Wind
160° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,467 ft
Ceiling
9,500 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
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRAD PUGH
Address
5923 BYRON RD, ZEELAND MI 49464-9331

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 11 kt
RWY 20
186°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 186° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,756 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored6° / 186°3,800 ftASPHStandard L

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)-A
Z98 · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Key the CTAF four times for wind, temperature, and altimeter information.Show FAA
  • There is a 200-foot lighted antenna approximately 1900 feet northeast of runway 20.Show FAA
  • Runway slopes up from south to north.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

Lighting notes

  • Activate low intensity runway lights on runway 02/20 by keying the CTAF five times between sunset and sunrise.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02There is a 16-foot road 125 feet distant and 125 feet left and right, and 8-foot seasonal crops near runway 02.Show FAA
  • 02The approach clearance slope is 20 to 1 to the decision threshold for runway 02.Show FAA
  • 20The approach clearance slope is 20 to 1 to the decision threshold for runway 20.Show FAA

Other notes

  • See additional remarks.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Z98

Answer card
ICAO
Z98
Name
OTTAWA EXEC
Location
ZEELAND, MICHIGAN
Elevation
756 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,756 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Ottawa Executive Airport (Z98) sits in Zeeland, Michigan. Field elevation is 756 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,800 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field slopes up from south to north. That matters on rollout and on takeoff from runway 20. There is also a 16-foot road near runway 02. Seasonal crops sit near that end too. A 200-foot lighted antenna lies about 1,900 feet northeast of runway 20.

Ottawa Executive Airport is on the field and carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (616) 772-5970 for current service details. Low intensity runway lights on 02/20 are activated by keying the CTAF five times between sunset and sunrise. Key the CTAF four times for wind, temperature and altimeter information. Great Lakes Approach handles clearance delivery. If approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC. First-time pilots should review the current Chart Supplement for any additional remarks before arrival. This is an uncontrolled field with published approach support, so stay sharp on CTAF. Watch the runway slope and nearby obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Z98?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Ottawa Executive Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for Z98. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What runway does Z98 have and how long is it?
Z98 has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,800 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Is Z98 towered?
No. Z98 is an untowered airport, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at Z98?
Ottawa Executive Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (616) 772-5970 for current service details.
How do you activate the runway lights at Z98?
Low intensity runway lights on 02/20 are activated by keying the CTAF five times between sunset and sunrise.
What should I know about runway 20 at Z98?
Runway 20 has a published 20 to 1 approach clearance slope to the decision threshold. There is also a 200-foot lighted antenna about 1,900 feet northeast of runway 20.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Z98?
Contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344 for clearance delivery. If approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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