Nartron Field (KRCT), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Nartron Field (KRCT) is a private-use, unattended airfield near Reed City, Michigan, served by a single asphalt runway. It sits well off the customs grid, with the nearest clearance point over an hour away by air.
Runways
Nartron Field has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,506 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Nartron Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Gerald R Ford International (KGRR), 61 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Nartron Field averages 3.7 days above 90°F in July, 30.2 freeze days in January and 5.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.3°F, and January the coldest, at 28.2°F.
Weather station is 11.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Nartron Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Trees 40 feet or higher stand at the runway threshold, 0 feet from the runway end and 80 feet right of centerline.
The runway surface is rough, with cracks present and a considerable amount of loose stones, rocks, vegetation, and sand on the pavement.
Trees 40 feet high are located within the primary and transitional surfaces of runway 18/36, on the west side.
A 26-foot building stands 195 feet east of runway 36, and a building over 50 feet high stands 235 feet east of the extended centerline at the south end.
Along runway 18/36, a 15-foot drop-off to a pond lies 201 feet from the runway, 100 feet left of centerline, at the south end.
The airport is closed from November through March and at any time the field is snow-covered.
For customs decal coordination, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Nartron Field has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Roben-Hood (KRQB), 10.65 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRCT
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at KRCT.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
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Frequently asked questions
Is KRCT open year-round?
No. Nartron Field (KRCT) closes from November through March and any time snow covers the field, per airport remarks. Dispatchers should plan alternate airports for winter-season movements into Reed City, Michigan.
What is the runway length at KRCT?
Nartron Field (KRCT) has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 4,506 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest available paved distance.
Does KRCT have on-site customs clearance?
No customs service is available at Nartron Field (KRCT). The nearest customs airport is KGRR, located approximately 61.2 nautical miles away, and inbound crews should contact Minneapolis ARTCC for customs decal coordination.