Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (KPLN)
Medium airport · Pellston, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPLN |
| IATA | PLN |
| Elevation | 721 ft (220 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°34'15" W 84°47'48" 45.57090, -84.79670 |
| Location | Pellston, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,401 ft (1646 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,513 ft (1985 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport at a glance
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport is a medium airport in Pellston, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as PLN. The field elevation of 721 ft (220 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPLN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 6,513 ft (1985 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPLN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa County International Airport | KCIU | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Sault Ste Marie Airport | CYAM | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Cherry Capital Airport | KTVC | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Alpena County Regional Airport | KAPN | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport | CYZE | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 721 ft field elevation of Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport is KPLN, and its IATA code is PLN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport above sea level?
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport sits at an elevation of 721 feet (220 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.5709, -84.7967 — in Pellston, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chippewa County International Airport, about 79 km away.
Does KPLN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPLN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport?
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,513 ft (1985 m) with a ASP surface.