Is KMBL VFR or IFR right now?

KMBL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KMBL has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 320° at 7 kt, runway 28 gives a 5 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Manistee County Blacker Airport have?

Manistee County Blacker Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,501 ft (1,677 m). Field elevation is 621 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KMBL?

AWOS 111.40 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KMBL?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:46 UTC and sunset at 23:20 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:49 UTC.

Are there delays at KMBL right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KMBL.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Manistee County Blacker Airport

General Aviation Airport · Manistee, MI, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Manistee County Blacker Airport. It's 62°F with 60% humidity. Winds from 320° at 7 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKMBLIATAMBLLOCALMBL

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation621ft189 m

Longest runway5,501ft1,677 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates44.27, -86.2544°16'21.7"N 86°14'47.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

28 min ago

62°F16.7°C · Dew 48°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

320° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity60%
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Pressure1019.7 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KMBL 042156Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01670089

Decoded — plain language

Wind320° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature62°F / 16.7°C

Dew point48°F · 60% RH

Altimeter30.11 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Manistee/Blacker Arpt, MI, US·28 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Sun 20:00Z
VFRWind310° @ 10 G20 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 3,000′
FromSun 20:00Zuntil Sun 23:00Z
VFRWind310° @ 10 G20 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 5,000′
Now
FromSun 23:00Zuntil Mon 14:00Z
VFRWind300° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
FromMon 14:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
VFRWind310° @ 8 G18 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 6,000′

RAW

TAF KMBL 041720Z 0418/0518 31010G20KT P6SM SCT030
  FM042000 31010G20KT P6SM SCT050
  FM042300 30010KT P6SM SKC
  FM051400 31008G18KT P6SM SCT060

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:20Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

10/28

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind5 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:24 UTC

What is the weather at Manistee County Blacker Airport (KMBL) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Manistee County Blacker Airport. It's 62°F with 60% humidity. Winds from 320° at 7 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is KMBL VFR or IFR right now?: KMBL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KMBL has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 320° at 7 kt, runway 28 gives a 5 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Manistee County Blacker Airport have?: Manistee County Blacker Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,501 ft (1,677 m). Field elevation is 621 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KMBL?: AWOS 111.40 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KMBL?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:46 UTC and sunset at 23:20 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:49 UTC.
Are there delays at KMBL right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KMBL.

Runways

2 total

10/28◐ lit

5,501 ft1,677 × 100 ft · Asphalt

01/19◐ lit

2,721 ft829 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

AWOS111.40AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS111.40LANSING RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.