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E53

Engler Field

Bad Axe, MichiganElevation 725 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,523 ft

08/26
Dimensions
2,523 x 65 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 0877°T
RWY 26257°T
Displaced threshold575 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Engler Field is in Bad Axe, Michigan. Field elevation 725 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerALAN ENGLER
Manager phone989-269-8815
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAE53
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.8462, -83.0468
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

›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›SNOW REMOVAL IREG FOR INFO CTC AMGR.
›MAN-MADE OR NATURAL OBJECTS EXIST WI THE ASP NEEDED TO ENSURE SAFETY IN THE TKOF/LDG OF ACFT.
›CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. RWY 26 APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR, + 68 FT TREE, 0 FT DIST, 80 FT L.
›CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
›RWY 07/25 & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RESIDES ON ARPT PREMISES.
›WIND TURBINE FARM 2.0 NM WEST OF ARPT.
›-2 FT DITCH 45 FT EAST OF RWY.
›+8 FT SEASONAL CORN CROP WEST OF RWY.
›+5 FT GATE 40 FT EAST OF RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗E53 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does E53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for E53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does E53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for E53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at E53?
E53 sits at 725 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for E53?
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.