Mackinac Island Airport (MCD) in Mackinac Island, Michigan
Information about Operating and Financial Summary, Runways, Icidents
- Mackinac Island Airport (MCD)
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Mackinac Island Airport (MCD)
- General
- Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 04/01/1940, Runways: 1, Land Area Covered By Airport: 125 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 10037.*A, Location ID: MCD, Region: Great Lakes, District Office: DET, Unicom Frequency: 122.700 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 122.700 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1159, Aeronautical sectional chart: Lake Huron, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: GRB, Tie-In FSS Name: Green Bay, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 741 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: ARPTS CONTRACTOR (2012-10-31), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCP, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMP, Boundary ARTCC Name: Minneapolis, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: MCD, Last Inspection Date: 09/06/2013, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
- Location
- State: Michigan, County: Mackinac, City: Mackinac Island, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 45° 51' 53.940'', Lng: -84° 38' 13.540'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 45.864983, Lng: -84.637094, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: ARPTS CONTRACTOR (2012-10-31), Distance from central business district: 1 mi (NW) Find on map
- Owner
- Mackinac Island State Park Comm., Box 370, Mackinac Island, Mi 49757, 906-847-3231
- Manager
- Dan Cook, Po Box 370, Mackinac Island, Mi 49757, 906-847-3231
- Operations
- Period: 12/31/2011 - 12/31/2012, Air Taxi Operations: 3,500, Itinerant Operations: 7,500, Local Operations: 100
- Aircraft
- Single Engine Aircraft: 4, Multi Engine Aircraft: 1
- Additional
- Magnetic Variation: 7W (Year 2000), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Beacon Schedule: See Rmk, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: Yes, Transient storage: TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes
- Remarks
- DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT MIRL RY 08/26 & PAPI RYS 08 & 26 & REIL RYS 08 & 26 - 122.8.
Runway 1
- Base End
- Base End ID: 08, True Alignment: 75, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 45° 51' 49.540'', Lng: -84° 38' 37.460'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 45.863761, Lng: -84.643739, Physical Elevation: 729 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 20.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 738.9 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 5, Object Height: 45 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 425.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 250L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Position Source: ARPTS CONTRACTOR (10/31/2012), Elevation Source: ARPTS CONTRACTOR (10/31/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
- Reciprocal End
- Reciprocal End ID: 26, True Alignment: 255, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 45° 51' 58.340'', Lng: -84° 37' 49.630'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 45.866206, Lng: -84.630453, Physical Elevation: 741 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 38.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 741.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 14, Object Height: 48 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 872.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 250R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Position Source: ARPTS CONTRACTOR (10/31/2012), Elevation Source: ARPTS CONTRACTOR (10/31/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
National Wildlife Strike Incidents
2012-07-30
Time: Day (07:40), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-EComments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED PHASE OF FLIGHT) OPER AND A/C TYPE NOT REPORTED
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE BUT HAD EFFECT ON FLT. HUNDREDS OF BIRDS ON THE GRND THAT WE NOTICED ON SHORT FINAL. WE WERE CONCERNED THAT THEY WOULD BE INGESTED SO WE ABORTED THE APRCH AND ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. BIRDS HAD VACATED THE RWY, TWY AND RAMP AREA BY THE TIME WE RETURNED FOR A SECOND APRCH. THERE IS A LANDFILL NE OF ARPT WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO BIRD ACTIVITY. WE HAVE BEEN UTILIZING THIS ARPT FOR YEARS AND HAVE NEVER SEEN THE BIRDS POSE SUCH A THREAT.
2005-10-04
Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-58 BARON (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N703NC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 7500 h, Repair Costs: $5000, Other Costs: $9508, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPER = NORTH COUNTRY AVTN.
Remarks: DENTED LE OF RT WING
1995-09-25
Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N1886G, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 75000 h, Other Costs: $123757, Report Type: MultipleComments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, PACIR, GRT. LKS. REG. OPS CNTR, WASHINGTON POST CLIPPING OPERATOR = MEIJER INC (xx/x/xxxx ADDED xxxx-x)
Remarks: ABORTED T/O AFTER STRIKING 4 GEESE. INGESTED 1 IN RT ENG. HOUSE SPEAKER NEWT GINGRICH & HIS WIFE ALONG WITH 2 SECRET SERVICE AGENTS & CREW WERE ABOARD. NO INJURIES. A/C TAXIED BACK TO RWY, DEPLANED PAX & TAXIED TO TERMINAL. PILOT = DAVID PETERSON, GRAND RAPIDS, MI. TIME = 2050Z. #2 ENG UNCONTAINED FAILURE. L WING LE DAMAGED.
1991-07-24
Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N37226, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPERATOR = DEWITT ENTERPRISES DATE = REPT. DATE
1991-07-12
Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 26, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: (UPDATED x/x/xx REMOVED DMG CODE, ALTITUDE & PHASE OF FLT) (x/x/xx UPDATED EOF)
Remarks: DAY.
1990-12-27
Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N33797, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 7, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: NTSBComments: OPERATOR = GREAT LAKES AIR, INC.
Remarks: PILOT ADDED POWER & MISSED 1ST DEER. 2ND DEER CONTACTED A/C SHEARING OFF L MAIN LANDING GEAR. ADDITIONAL DAMAGE RESULTED DURING LANDING DUE TO LOSS OF L GEAR. IT WAS A BRIGHT NIGHT.
1990-08-09
Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-23-250 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N63872, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 26, Above Ground: 30 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 2, Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPER = EXEC EXPRESS CHARTERS
Remarks: FLOCK OF 100 BIRDS TOOK OFF FROM RWY THRESHOLD AS I WAS FLARING FOR T/D. I HIT 1 OR 2 BIRDS WITH RT WINGROOT, RT ENG & PROP SOME REMAINS ALSO ON STABILATOR. NO DAMAGE.
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