KY31 · WBK
West Branch Community Airport
West Branch, MichiganElevation 882 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 0989°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27269°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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
West Branch Community Airport is in West Branch, Michigan. Field elevation 882 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBEN EVERGREEN
Manager phone989-345-1453
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWBK
SectionalLAKE HURON
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.2448, -84.1798
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.525
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
CNTR
122.35
LANSING RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL AMGR SUBJ CALL-IN FEE.
›ADMIN BLDG ACES: 5-3-2-1-#.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09 & 27 OPR CONSLY SR-SS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KY31 have a METAR?
Yes. KY31 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KY31 have a TAF?
When KY31 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 KY31?
KY31 sits at 882 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KY31?
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.