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Small airport

James Clements Municipal Airport

ICAO K3CMLocal 3CM🇺🇸 Bay City
Coordinates
43.5469°N, 83.8955°W
Elevation
585 ft (178 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
21:13
Civil dusk
21:47

About 15h 0m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About James Clements Municipal Airport

James Clements Municipal Airport

James Clements Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) south of the central business district of Bay City, in Bay County, Michigan, United States. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a local general aviation facility. It is also a seaplane base with landing areas on the Saginaw River, adjacent to the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 363,798 ft / 1,158 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
05 / 23▸ displaced2,599 ft / 792 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DSAGINAW APP/DEP120.950 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle633 ft
Obstacle584 ft
Obstacle591 ft
Obstacle594 ft
Obstacle564 ft
Obstacle594 ft
Obstacle597 ft
Obstacle551 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from James Clements Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is James Clements Municipal Airport located?

James Clements Municipal Airport is small airport located in Bay City, United States, at an elevation of 585 ft (178 m).

How many runways does James Clements Municipal Airport have?

James Clements Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,798 ft / 1,158 m.

What time zone is James Clements Municipal Airport in?

James Clements Municipal Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at James Clements Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at James Clements Municipal Airport is approximately 7.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near James Clements Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to James Clements Municipal Airport is Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (KHYX), about 7 nm to the sse, followed by MBS International Airport and McKimmy Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. James Clements Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.