Wexford County Airport (KCAD), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Wexford County Airport (KCAD) serves Cadillac, Michigan, with a single paved runway long enough to support a range of business aircraft alongside a seasonal turf strip. The field sits at 1,306 feet elevation and operates without a control tower, relying on CTAF for traffic coordination. Its self-service fuel setup and proximity to several nearby general aviation airports in northern Michigan make it a practical stop for operators working the region.
Runways
Wexford County Airport has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 07/25, is 5,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Wexford County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Wexford County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Mbs International (KMBS), 73 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Wexford County Airport recorded 798 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, July, August and October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 78 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Wexford County Airport averages 1.9 days above 90°F in July and 30.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79.8°F, and January the coldest, at 26.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Wexford County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Glider and ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport from April through October.
MALSF is activated for Runway 07. REIL is installed on Runway 07 and Runway 25. VASI serves Runway 07 and PAPI serves Runway 25. HIRL covers Runway 07/25, controlled via CTAF.
This runway is closed December through March and whenever snow covered, except for ski-equipped aircraft.
Runway markings consist of 3-foot yellow cones.
Deer and large birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day via self service.
The Admin building's east door uses access code 5-3-2-1.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Wexford County Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Nartron Field (KRCT), 22.92 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCAD
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KCAD?
Wexford County Airport (KCAD) offers Runway 07/25, a paved asphalt strip measuring 5,001 feet long and 100 feet wide. This is the airport's primary runway for business aviation and handles the majority of turbine traffic. A secondary turf runway, 18/36, runs 1,986 feet long and 150 feet wide, though it is closed from December through March and whenever snow covered, except for ski-equipped aircraft. Dispatchers planning fixed-wing jet operations should default to Runway 07/25 given its year-round paved surface.
Is fuel available at KCAD outside staffed hours?
Yes, Wexford County Airport (KCAD) offers 100LL and Jet A fuel through a self-service facility available 24 hours a day. This means aircraft can fuel outside the published attendance schedule of Monday through Friday 0700-1700, with additional Saturday hours from 0800-1200 during May through September. The self-service arrangement removes dependence on staffed hours for routine fuel uplift. Crews should still verify current self-service procedures before arrival given the unattended nature of off-hours fueling.
Does KCAD have customs clearance on site?
No, Wexford County Airport (KCAD) does not have customs clearance available on site. The nearest customs facility is at KMBS, located approximately 73.10 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs processing should plan a stop at KMBS or coordinate clearance through another designated port of entry before or after operations at KCAD. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any international arrivals.
What wildlife or airspace hazards are noted for KCAD?
Wexford County Airport (KCAD) reports deer and large birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, a standing hazard that crews should account for during approach and departure phases. Separately, glider and ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport from April through October. Both hazards are seasonal or persistent conditions rather than one-time events, so pilots operating at KCAD during the warmer months should maintain heightened visual scanning. Neither hazard is tied to a specific runway in the airport's remarks.
How much business aviation traffic does KCAD see annually?
Wexford County Airport (KCAD) recorded 798 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 1,031 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly bizav activity ranged from a low of 51 operations in December to a high of 78 in August, with the remaining months falling between the low fifties and mid-seventies. This traffic pattern shows relatively even distribution across the year without a sharply concentrated peak season. The airport carries an ops tier of 1, reflecting its status among more heavily trafficked general aviation fields tracked by Skystar.