Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport

PLN · KPLN · Pellston, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
721 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,513 ft 14/32
Runways
2
Mag var
6W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:37 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:52 AM09:52Z
Sunrise06:26 AM10:26Z
Sunset09:04 PM01:04Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:37 PM01:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:37 PM → 05:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:04 PM → 05:26 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 051°downwind 321°base 231°final 141°45° entry14233205

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
141° mag · 135° true
Dimensions
6,513 × 150 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 321°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
718 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 82 ft, 2,850 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 32:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
49 ft
TDZ elevation
718 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,513 / 6,513 / 6,512 / 6,512 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 78k, Double wheel 125k, Dual tandem 211k.

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

“Pellston”
ASOS/AWOS
119.025

Taxi & takeoff

“Pellston”
CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
122.2 134.6 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
354.05PELLSTON RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 32
RunwayILS
RWY 32ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (PLN) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

PLN 111.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PLN · Pellston VORTAC 111.80 · 55X Low r243° / 6.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KPLN / PLN
Coordinates
45.5709, -84.7967
Elevation
721 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
LAKE HURON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 119.025 · ☎ 231-539-7700
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Lansing Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
PLN
Attendance
ALL 0600-2300
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1941/03
Distance from city
1 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14, 05, & 23; PAPI RWY 14; HIRL RWY 14/32; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. VASI RWY 05 & 23 OPR CONSLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: VASI · 23: VASI · 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: MALSR.

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)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
EMMET COUNTY
1395 N US HIGHWAY 31, PELLSTON, MI
231-539-8441
Manager
JEFF MALLORY
1395 N US HIGHWAY 31, PELLSTON, MI
231-539-8442
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • DEER & GULLS OCNLY ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • BE ALERT FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIP & ACTIVITY ON & INVOF RYS DURG WINTER MONTHS.
  • TWY B1 & E1 CLSD 1 NOV THRU 15 APR..
  • SFC CONDS UNMON 2300-0530 DLY.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 290/F/B/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 290/F/B/X/T
  • UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14, 05, & 23; PAPI RWY 14; HIRL RWY 14/32; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. VASI RWY 05 & 23 OPR CONSLY.
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About KPLN

Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN · KPLN) is an airport in Pellston, MI, at 721 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,513 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KPLN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KPLN have a control tower?

No. Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KPLN?

Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,513 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KPLN?

Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport is in Pellston, MI, at an elevation of 721 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.5709, -84.7967.

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