KCMX

VFR

HOUGHTON COUNTY MEML

HANCOCK · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,095.1'
Longest RWY
6,501'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
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Before you fly into KCMX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,095.1'
MSL · field 1,095.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +22 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KCMX

Current METAR

Observed 18:53Z

KCMX 121853Z AUTO 27024G33KT 10SM SCT027 19/12 A2966 RMK AO2 PK WND 27033/1852 SLP041 T01940122
Wind
270° @ 24G33 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.66 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,160 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
4 NM NE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CMX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CASEY J POLKINGHORNE
Address
23810 AIRPARK BLVD STE 113, CALUMET MI 49913-9233

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0400-0000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 24 kt
RWY 25
245°M
Head/Tail
+22 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 245° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,095 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32129° / 309°6,501 ftASPHStandard L
07/25Favored65° / 245°5,201 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
146,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)73', trees, 1872' from thr, 715' R of cntrln, slope 22
326,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
075,201'5,201'5,201'5,201'PAPI 2-box left(3°)55', trees, 1660' from thr, 465' R of cntrln, slope 26
255,201'5,201'5,201'5,201'PAPI 4-box left(3°)51', trees, 1630' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 KCMX HOUGHTON COUNTY MEML in HANCOCK, MICHIGAN, showing runways 14/32, 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 32
LD · CAT I
CMX
110.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 32
KCMX · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • 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
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

  • DEER & GULLS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • AIRFIELD GUIDANCE SIGNS SNOW COVD IN WINTER.
  • PAEW ON ARPT MONITOR CTAF. FQT SNOW REMOVAL OPS IN PROGRESS AT VARIOUS TIMES OCT-APR MONITOR CTAF.
  • PPR VIA UNICOM FOR PRKG IN FRONT OF AIRLINE TRML.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • RWY CONDS UNMON DLY 0000-0500.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. ACTVT REIL RWY 07 & 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25; TWY B - CTC CO MAINT VIA CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25PCR VALUE: 390/F/C/X/T
  • 14/32PCR VALUE: 470/F/C/X/T

Other notes

  • ARPT CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS WITH GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC PPR CALL AMGR.
  • RPRS AVBL ON REQ - CALL AMGR.
  • MANAGERCELL 906-231-2256.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCMX

Answer card
ICAO
KCMX
Name
HOUGHTON COUNTY MEML
Location
HANCOCK, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,095.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,095.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 6,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 24 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

KCMX is Houghton County Memorial Airport in Hancock, Michigan. The field elevation is 1,095.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,501 ft on 14/32. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

One ILS is published for runway 32. Runway 32 also has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 14 and runway 32 both have high intensity runway lights. Runway 07 and runway 25 have medium intensity runway lights. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Houghton County Memorial Airport has one on-field FBO. Houghton County Memorial Airport carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need service or repairs, the remarks say repairs are available on request by calling the manager. The airport also notes frequent snow removal from October through April. Deer and gulls are reported on and near the field. The airport is closed to unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats unless prior permission is obtained. For a first-time arrival, expect winter ops to matter here. Taxiway and runway guidance signs can be snow covered in winter. Monitor CTAF closely.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCMX?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KCMX have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 32.
What runway is the ILS at Houghton County Memorial Airport?
Runway 32 has the published ILS. The field also lists approach lighting and PAPI for 32.
What is the longest runway at KCMX?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at 6,501 ft asphalt. Runway 07/25 is 5,201 ft asphalt.
Is KCMX towered?
No. KCMX is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
Which FBO is on the field at KCMX?
The on-field FBO listed is Houghton County Memorial Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there winter operations to watch for at KCMX?
Yes. The remarks say frequent snow removal operations occur from October through April. Taxi and runway guidance signs can be snow covered in winter.
Can larger unscheduled aircraft use KCMX?
The airport is closed to unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats unless prior permission is obtained by calling the manager.

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