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38C

Cain Field

Stanwood, MichiganElevation 889 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,472 ft

18/36
Dimensions
3,472 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 18180°T
Displaced threshold486 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36360°T
Displaced threshold384 ft
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cain Field is in Stanwood, Michigan. Field elevation 889 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES CAIN
Manager phone231-580-1073
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA38C
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.6000, -85.4931
Distance from city2 NM NW
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

›NO SNOW REMOVAL.
›PRVDD ARPT ABNDD WHEN NEW HWY IS BUILT.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 3:1 TO DTHR OVR +33 FT TREES, 130 FT DIST, 140 FT R.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 1:1 TO DTHR OVR +30 FT TREES, 0 FT DIST, 105 FT R.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›RWY 36: +25 FT PLINE, 650 FT TO DTHR, 125 FT L/R.
›DEER, LRG BIRDS, & OTR WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗38C on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 38C have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 38C. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 38C have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 38C. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 38C?
38C sits at 889 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 38C?
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.