Manistee County/Blacker charts & airport diagram

Manistee County/Blacker (MBL · KMBL) in Manistee, MI publishes 7 FAA charts, including 3 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Manistee County/Blacker — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KMBL publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Manistee County/Blacker — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KMBL

Manistee County/Blacker has 3 published instrument approaches of 2 types (ILS and RNAV (GPS)). 3 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 01 and 19: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for KMBL. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KMBL as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.

All 7 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 2

APD Airport diagram ↗
A/FD Chart Supplement ↗

Approaches 3

Minimums 2

MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KMBL airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Manistee County/Blacker airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KMBL have an instrument approach?

Yes. Manistee County/Blacker has 3 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

What is the lowest approach at KMBL?

ILS to runway 28 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Manistee County/Blacker. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

More about KMBL

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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