KPLN · PLN
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport
Pellston, MichiganElevation 721 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0545°T
Landing length (LDA)5,395 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,395 / 5,395 / 5,395 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23225°T
Landing length (LDA)5,395 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,395 / 5,395 / 5,395 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
14/32
RWY 14135°T
Landing length (LDA)6,512 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,513 / 6,513 / 6,512 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32315°T
Landing length (LDA)6,513 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,513 / 6,513 / 6,513 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
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
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport is in Pellston, Michigan. Field elevation 721 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJEFF MALLORY
Manager phone231-539-8442
AttendedDaily, 0600–2300
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKPLN / PLN
SectionalLAKE HURON
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.5709, -84.7967
Distance from city1 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.025
ASOS
ASOS
134.6
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
CNTR
122.2
LANSING RDO
RDO
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›BE ALERT FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIP & ACTIVITY ON & INVOF RYS DURG WINTER MONTHS.
›PCR VALUE: 290/F/B/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 290/F/B/X/T
›UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›TWY B1 & E1 CLSD 1 NOV THRU 15 APR..
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14, 05, & 23; PAPI RWY 14; HIRL RWY 14/32; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. VASI RWY 05 & 23 OPR CONSLY.
›SFC CONDS UNMON 2300-0530 DLY.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›DEER & GULLS OCNLY ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FAC FEE WAIVED WITH MNM FUEL PURCHASE.
›ARPT CLSD TO UNSKED ACR ACFT WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HR PPR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KPLN have a METAR?
Yes. KPLN is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KPLN have a TAF?
When KPLN issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KPLN?
KPLN sits at 721 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KPLN?
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.