KERY

MVFR

LUCE COUNTY

NEWBERRY · MICHIGAN

Elev
869.2'
Longest RWY
4,304'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KERY
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,869.2'
MSL · field 869.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +6 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF KERY

Current METAR

Observed 07:35Z

KERY 280735Z AUTO 17010KT 6SM RA BR OVC012 12/11 A2945 RMK AO2
Wind
170° @ 10 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.45 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,301 ft
Ceiling
1,200 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 SE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
ERY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GLEN PITTMAN
Address
5523 COUNTY ROAD 399, NEWBERRY MI 49868-7882

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1600
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 10 kt
RWY 22
215°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 215° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,869 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29104° / 284°4,304 ftASPHStandard L
04/22Favored35° / 215°2,856 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)
29PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)
0410', fence, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
2224', trees, 261' from thr, 116' R of cntrln, slope 10

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 11
KERY · 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+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated wind cone; runway end identifier lights on runways 11 and 29; precision approach path indicators on runways 11 and 29; medium intensity runway lights on runways 11/29 on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Runways 04/22 are closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04The approach ratio is 19 to 1 to the displaced threshold over plus 82 feet trees located 1600 feet distant, 120 degrees left.Show FAA
  • 22Runway 22 has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 04Runway 04 has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 04The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA
  • 04There is also a plus 16 feet road obstruction, zero feet distant, 125 feet right, with an approach ratio of 0 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 3Weekends on request.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCell.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KERY

Answer card
ICAO
KERY
Name
LUCE COUNTY
Location
NEWBERRY, MICHIGAN
Elevation
869.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,869.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,304 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
170° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Luce County Airport sits in Newberry, Michigan. Field elevation is 869.2 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 11/29 at 4,304 ft on asphalt. Runway 04/22 is 2,856 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. 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. The on-field FBO is Luce County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (906) 293-2926 for current service details before you go.

The remarks matter here. Runway 04/22 is closed when snow covered except for ski-equipped aircraft. Runway 11/29 has runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lighting on CTAF. Wildlife is also a factor. Deer, birds and other animals are reported on and near the field. There are also published obstructions near runway 04, so plan your approach carefully. If you need clearance delivery and cannot raise Flight Service, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed in the remarks. This is a good airport to brief with the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure, especially if you are planning a winter arrival or a night operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KERY?
The longest runway is 11/29. It is 4,304 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does Luce County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KERY. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you depart.
What is the pattern altitude at KERY?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KERY towered?
No. Luce County Airport has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway should I expect to use at KERY?
Runway 11/29 is the longest paved runway and has lighting, PAPI and runway end identifier lights. Runway 04/22 is turf. It is closed when snow covered except for ski-equipped aircraft.
What fuel is available on the field at KERY?
The on-field FBO is Luce County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (906) 293-2926 for current service details before arrival.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at KERY?
Yes. The published remarks mention wildlife in the area. They also note obstructions near runway 04, including trees and a road, so review the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the approach.
Can I get clearance delivery help if I cannot reach Flight Service?
Yes. The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 if you cannot contact Flight Service on the published frequency.

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