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3S5

Schiffer Acres Airport

Saint Johns, MichiganElevation 735 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,777 ft

08/26
Dimensions
2,777 x 120 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 0872°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 26252°T
Displaced threshold1,383 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

Schiffer Acres Airport is in Saint Johns, Michigan. Field elevation 735 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL & ALBERT SCHIFFER
Manager phone989-834-5067
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3S5
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.0357, -84.4356
Distance from city6 NM ENE
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

›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
›LIRL NOT FOR PUBLIC USE.
›RWY DEFINED BY MOWING.
›RWY DEFINED BY MOWING; DTHR MKD WITH 3 YELLOW CONES EACH SIDE OF RWY.
›ALSO +32 FT PLINE, 510 FT DIST, 25 FT L.
›DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›APCH RATIO 8:1 OVR +47 FT TREE, 381 FT DIST, 80 FT L; 20:1 TO DTHR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗3S5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3S5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3S5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3S5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3S5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3S5?
3S5 sits at 735 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3S5?
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.