Harbor Springs Airport

MGN · KMGN · Harbor Springs, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
686 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,149 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
5W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:37 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:53 AM09:53Z
Sunrise06:27 AM10:27Z
Sunset09:04 PM01:04Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:37 PM01:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:37 PM → 05:53 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:04 PM → 05:27 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 011°downwind 281°base 191°final 101°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
101° mag · 096° true
Dimensions
4,149 × 75 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (right) (3.5°)
Displaced thr
437 ft
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 281°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
677 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 36 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 112 ft R of centerline
Threshold crossing height
28 ft
TDZ elevation
685 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 22k, Double wheel 30k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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

ASOS/AWOS
119.925

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
134.6 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
354.05PELLSTON RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

PLN 111.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PLN · Pellston VORTAC 111.80 · 55X Low r227° / 16.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMGN
Coordinates
45.4256, -84.9134
Elevation
686 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
LAKE HURON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 119.925 · ☎ 231-347-5231
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MGN
Attendance
ALL 0800-DUSK
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 E

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 12,000 ft MSL · MAY-SEPT DAILY SR-SS

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 10 & 28 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 10: 4-light PAPI (right) · 28: 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 (additive)
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
HARBOR/PETOSKEY AREA AIRPORT AUTH
C/O WILLIAM P DOHM, PO BOX 274, CONWAY, MI
231-242-4926
Manager
MARK ZABAWA
8350 M-119, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI
231-206-9333
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • RWY 10 APCH AREA HAS TWO 70 FT LGTD OBSTN POLES, 170 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN; +75 FT TREES ON NORTH SIDE.
  • RWY 28 APCH AREA HAS LGTD OBSTN POLES, 165 FT LEFT & 220 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN; +80 FT TREES ADJ.
  • DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS: NO TURBOJET/TURBOFAN ACFT DEPS 2300-0700; NO LOW FLT OVR SRNDG COMMUNITY; ALL ACFT DEPG TO THE WEST TURN SOUTH OVR THE WATER AS SOON AS PRACTICAL.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 10 & 28 OPR CONSLY.

Obstructions

  • 4 FT FENCE, 0 FT DIST, 48 FT R; 15 FT ROAD, 0 FT DIST, 75 FT R; 70 FT LGTD POLE, 180 FT DIST, 240 FT R.
  • 4 FT FENCE, 199 FT DIST; 70 FT TREES, 0 FT DIST, 168 FT L.
  • APCH RATIO 1:1 TO DTHR OVR 80 FT TREES, 80 FT DIST, 261 FT L.
  • APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR OVR 70 FT POLE, 0 FT DIST, 250 FT L.

Contact

  • CELL.
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About KMGN

Harbor Springs Airport (MGN · KMGN) is an airport in Harbor Springs, MI, at 686 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,149 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMGN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMGN have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMGN?

Harbor Springs Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,149 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMGN?

Harbor Springs Airport is in Harbor Springs, MI, at an elevation of 686 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.4256, -84.9134.

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