P97
Prairie Ronde Airport
Schoolcraft, MichiganElevation 890 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09
Displaced threshold780 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27
Displaced threshold1,233 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
Prairie Ronde Airport is in Schoolcraft, Michigan. Field elevation 890 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerZACHARY KLOMPARENS
Manager phone269-993-5609
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAP97
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.1237, -85.7103
Distance from city3 NM W
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
›ALSO 25 FT PLINE, 175 FT DIST, MKD WITH ORANGE BALLS.
›NSTD LIRL DUE TO NO DTHR LGTS.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
›APCH RATIO 0:1 AT DTHR OVR 70 FT TREES, 0 FT DIST, 100 FT L; 16:1 BASED ON STRAIGHT OUT OVR 95 FT TREES, 1607 FT DIST, 0 FT B.
›APCH RATIO 0:1 AT DTHR OVR 38 FT TREES, 0 FT DIST, 92 FT R; 16:1 BASED ON STRAIGHT OUT OVR 60 FT TREES, 1018 FT DIST, 0 FT B.
›ALSO 60 FT WINDMILL, MIDFIELD, S SIDE OF RWY, 30 FT FM RWY EDGE.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does P97 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for P97. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does P97 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for P97. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at P97?
P97 sits at 890 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for P97?
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.