KLDM

LIFR

MASON COUNTY

LUDINGTON · MICHIGAN

Elev
646.6'
Longest RWY
5,003'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLDM
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,646.6'
MSL · field 646.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +17 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KLDM

Current METAR

Observed 07:35Z

KLDM 280735Z AUTO 20018G25KT 3SM BR OVC004 13/12 A2954 RMK AO2 PK WND 20030/08 VIS 2V5
Wind
200° @ 18G25 kt
Visibility
3 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.54 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,033 ft
Ceiling
400 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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LDM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN L O'CONNOR
Address
5300 W US HIGHWAY 10, LUDINGTON MI 49431-8704

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR 16-OCT 15 · 0900-1700
  • OCT 16-APR 15 · MON-FRI · 0900-1700
  • OCT 16-APR 15 · SAT-SUN · Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 18 kt
RWY 19
179°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,647 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2668° / 248°5,003 ftASPHStandard L
01/19Favored359° / 179°3,503 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 4-box left(3°)59', tree, 1375' from thr, 421' R of cntrln, slope 19
01PAPI 2-box left(3°)
19PAPI 2-box left(3°)68', tree, 1363' from thr, 265' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 08
KLDM · 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
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
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

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

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 26. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 08, 26, 01, and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 08/26 and 01/19. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLDM

Answer card
ICAO
KLDM
Name
MASON COUNTY
Location
LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN
Elevation
646.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,646.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 5,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
200° at 18 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Mason County Airport is in Ludington, Michigan. The field elevation is 646.6 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,003 ft on runway 08/26. There is no control tower, so plan on CTAF and UNICOM self-announce work on 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Mason County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (231) 843-2049 for current service details before you go.

The published remarks matter here. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 26. PAPI is installed on runways 08, 26, 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways. Deer. Large birds. Other wildlife are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach flight service, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed as the backup contact. For a first-time arrival, verify the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures before you depart.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KLDM?
The longest runway is 08/26 at 5,003 ft. It is asphalt, so it is the runway most pilots will look at first for performance planning.
Does Mason County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KLDM. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at KLDM?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for this field. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Is KLDM towered?
No. KLDM is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for position reports and traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KLDM?
Mason County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (231) 843-2049 for current services before arrival.
What runway lighting does KLDM have?
Medium intensity runway lights are installed on both runways 08/26 and 01/19. Runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 26. PAPI is installed on 08, 26, 01 and 19.
Are there wildlife hazards at Mason County Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say deer, large birds and wildlife are present on and near the airport. Expect a careful scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery if flight service is unavailable?
The published remarks list Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 as the backup contact if you cannot reach clearance delivery through flight service. Verify the current procedure in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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