Houghton County Memorial

CMX · KCMX · Hancock, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,095 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,501 ft 14/32
Runways
2
Mag var
2W
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:31 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:04 AM11:04Z
Sunrise07:35 AM11:35Z
Sunset08:00 PM00:00Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:31 PM00:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:31 PM → 07:04 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:00 PM → 06:35 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 043°downwind 313°base 223°final 133°45° entry14253207

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
133° mag · 131° true
Dimensions
6,501 × 150 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 313°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
1,095 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 73 ft, 1,872 ft from threshold, 715 ft R of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
43 ft
TDZ elevation
1,095 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,501 / 6,501 / 6,501 / 6,501 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 144k, Double wheel 175k, Dual tandem 258k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Houghton”
ASOS/AWOS
125.675

Taxi & takeoff

“Houghton”
CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Also

Flight service
122.2 133.55 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
379.1HANCOCK RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 32
RunwayILS
RWY 32ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (CMX) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CMX 112.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CMX · Houghton VOR/DME 112.80 · 75X Low r236° / 0.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KCMX / CMX
Coordinates
47.1684, -88.4891
Elevation
1,095 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 125.675 · ☎ 906-482-4248
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Green Bay Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
CMX
Attendance
ALL 0400-0000
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Landing fee
Yes
Distance from city
4 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. ACTVT REIL RWY 07 & 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25; TWY B - CTC CO MAINT VIA CTAF.; PAEW ON ARPT MONITOR CTAF. FQT SNOW REMOVAL OPS IN PROGRESS AT VARIOUS TIMES OCT-APR MONITOR CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 07: 2-light PAPI (left) · 25: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
HOUGHTON COUNTY
23810 AIRPARK BLVD STE 113, CALUMET, MI
906-482-3970
Manager
CASEY J POLKINGHORNE
23810 AIRPARK BLVD STE 113, CALUMET, MI
906-482-3970
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • DEER & GULLS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • AIRFIELD GUIDANCE SIGNS SNOW COVD IN WINTER.
  • PAEW ON ARPT MONITOR CTAF. FQT SNOW REMOVAL OPS IN PROGRESS AT VARIOUS TIMES OCT-APR MONITOR CTAF.
  • PPR VIA UNICOM FOR PRKG IN FRONT OF AIRLINE TRML.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • RWY CONDS UNMON DLY 0000-0500.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 390/F/C/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 470/F/C/X/T

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. ACTVT REIL RWY 07 & 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25; TWY B - CTC CO MAINT VIA CTAF.

Contact

  • CELL 906-231-2256.
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About KCMX

Houghton County Memorial (CMX · KCMX) is an airport in Hancock, MI, at 1,095 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,501 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCMX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCMX have a control tower?

No. Houghton County Memorial is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KCMX?

Houghton County Memorial has 2 runways; the longest is 6,501 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCMX?

Houghton County Memorial is in Hancock, MI, at an elevation of 1,095 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.1684, -88.4891.

More about KCMX

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KCMX in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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