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53W

Woodruff Lake Airport

Winn, MichiganElevation 940 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,700 ft

09/27
Dimensions
3,700 x 105 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 0988°T
Displaced threshold341 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27268°T
Displaced threshold260 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

Woodruff Lake Airport is in Winn, Michigan. Field elevation 940 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWALTER BALLAUER
Manager phone989-309-3030
AttendedDaily, IREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA53W
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.5545, -84.9789
Distance from city4 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

›APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR OVR 55 FT TREE, 0 FT DIST, 120 FT R.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›UAS OPR SOUTH OF RWY.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›ALSO 17 FT ROAD, 134 FT DIST, 138 FT L/R; 10 FT ROAD, 80 FT DIST, 133 FT L/R.
›CLSD WHEN SNOW COVD - CK NOTAMS.
›CELL 989-400-9545.
›PRVDD OBSTNS IN RWY APCH SFCS BE LWRD/REMOVED OR THRS DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVD MNM 20:1 APCH CLNC OVR ALL OBSTNS.
›APCH RATIO 7:1 TO DTHR OVR 50 FT TREE, 350 FT DIST, 125 FT R.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗53W on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 53W have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 53W. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 53W have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 53W. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 53W?
53W sits at 940 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 53W?
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.