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Wilderness Airpark

Kent City, MichiganElevation 785 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,543 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,543 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 09
Displaced threshold537 ft
RWY 27
Displaced threshold335 ft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Wilderness Airpark is in Kent City, Michigan. Field elevation 785 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMARTIN COAKER
Manager phone616-443-1101
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA24M
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.2447, -85.7117
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›PRVDD AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RWY CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RWY ENDS CLEAR OF OBSTN; OBSTN IN RWY APCH SLP SFC REMOVED/LWRD OR THR DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVD 20:1 APCH SLP; RELCT EACH THR 240 FT.
›APCH RATIO 16:1 TO DTHR OVR +66 FT TREE, 1081 FT DIST, 40 FT L.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›ARPT CLSD DEC-APR WHEN SN COVD EXC FOR SKI EQUIPPED ACFT. NO SN REMOVAL.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗24M on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 24M have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 24M. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 24M have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 24M. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 24M?
24M sits at 785 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 24M?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.