Muskegon County Airport

KMKG / MKG

Muskegon, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
5 kt
60°
10 SM
Visibility
3,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMKG 050155Z 06005KT 10SM OVC031 10/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01000039

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 629 ft
OVC 3,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,729 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (629 ft)
Pressure Alt
487 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 38 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMKG 042340Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250 FM050700 08005KT 5SM BR BKN027 FM051200 08007KT 3SM BR OVC009 FM051500 08009KT 3/4SM -RA OVC004 FM051800 08011KT 1/2SM -RA BKN003 FM051900 08011KT 6SM -RA BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
07:00Z FM050700
+5h
MVFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,700 ft
Mist
12:00Z FM051200
+10h
IFR 80° 7 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKG
06 ✈️
24
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,501 ft 150 ft ASP 56°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
14/32 5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 137°
1.1 kt 4.9 kt
77° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMKG

5,596 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.8%
MVFR
32.8%
IFR
10.5%
LIFR
2.9%

Muskegon County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 9.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.1%
NE
3.5%
E
10.9%
SE
11.3%
S
8.1%
SW
10.6%
W
19.1%
NW
16.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.4°C
Range: -21°C to 30°C
-21°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 9.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,596 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Muskegon County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMKG
IATA Code: MKG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 629 ft MSL

Location

City: Muskegon
Country: US
Latitude: 43.169498°
Longitude: -86.238197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Muskegon County Airport

Overview

Muskegon County Airport serves as a regional aviation facility located in western Michigan, strategically positioned near Lake Michigan. The airport provides medium-sized airport capabilities with two paved runways, supporting diverse aviation operations in the Muskegon County area at an elevation of 629 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Muskegon County Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 54.3% of observations. Pilots should anticipate Marginal VFR conditions in 31.5% of cases, with potential IFR or Low IFR conditions during approximately 14.2% of the time. The prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.8 knots and temperature range from -20°C to 30°C require careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 06/24 at 6,501 feet and Runway 14/32 at 5,001 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 6.5 and 5.6 knots respectively. The surrounding terrain and Lake Michigan proximity likely contribute to the airport's dynamic weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 8.5 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions below 3 miles in 9.9% of observations and light fog in 2.3% of reports. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. Pilots should carefully review current meteorological data and be prepared for potential rapid weather changes characteristic of the Great Lakes region.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.