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Small airport

Mason County Airport

IATA LDMICAO KLDMLocal LDM🇺🇸 Ludington
Coordinates
43.9625°N, 86.4079°W
Elevation
646 ft (197 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:41
Sunrise
07:11
Sunset
20:22
Civil dusk
20:51

About 13h 11m 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 Mason County Airport

Mason County Airport is a county-owned public-use airport located two miles (3 km) northeast of the central business district of Ludington, a city in Mason County, Michigan, United States.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 265,003 ft / 1,525 m75 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen
01 / 193,503 ft / 1,068 m75 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3119.925 MHz
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR120.850 MHz
RDOLANSING RDO122.450 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle600 ft
Obstacle636 ft
Obstacle646 ft
Obstacle617 ft
Obstacle620 ft
Obstacle636 ft
Obstacle627 ft
Obstacle636 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mason County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mason County Airport?

The ICAO code for Mason County Airport is KLDM, and its IATA code is LDM.

Where is Mason County Airport located?

Mason County Airport is small airport located in Ludington, United States, at an elevation of 646 ft (197 m).

How many runways does Mason County Airport have?

Mason County Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,003 ft / 1,525 m.

What time zone is Mason County Airport in?

Mason County Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mason County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mason County Airport is approximately 5.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mason County Airport?

The nearest airport to Mason County Airport is Silver Lake Airport (MI71), about 19.2 nm to the s, followed by Oceana County Airport and Manistee County Blacker Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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