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Howard Nixon Memorial Airport

Chesaning, MichiganElevation 644 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 2,800 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,800 x 150 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 0988°T
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27268°T
Displaced threshold800 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
Dimensions
2,582 x 150 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 18180°T
Displaced threshold400 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36360°T
Displaced threshold796 ft
REILYes
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

Howard Nixon Memorial Airport is in Chesaning, Michigan. Field elevation 644 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRADFORD CHING
Manager phone517-974-8039
AttendedDaily, IREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA50G
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.1834, -84.1333
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
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

›NSTD LIRL DUE TO COLOR.
›ACTVT NSTD REIL RWY 09, 27, 18, & 36; NSTD LIRL RWY 09/27 & 18/36 - 5 CLICKS CTAF.
›APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DTHR OVR +63 FT TREE, 1166 FT DIST, 75 FT R.
›APCH RATIO 17:1 TO DTHR OVR +59 FT TREE, 1040 FT DIST, 90 FT R.
›APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
›0-8 FT SEASONAL CROPS, 22 FT DIST.
›NSTD REIL DUE TO LCTN.
›NSTD REIL DUE TO LCTN.
›NSTD REIL DUE TO LCTN.
›NSTD REIL DUE TO LCTN.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›NSTD LIRL DUE TO COLOR.
›DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
›NO WINTER SNOW REMOVAL.
›TROY FELTMAN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗50G on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 50G have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 50G. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 50G have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 50G. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 50G?
50G sits at 644 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 50G?
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.
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