4/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Bonus Points: They've got a crew car, which is a huge help!”
Perry5★ on Google
Airports / Michigan / CAD
Small airport · CAD
Wexford County Airport.
Cadillac, Michigan · 1,307 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
26 ratings
0
Operators based
1,307
Elevation ft
Cadillac, MichiganELEV 1,307 FTSmall airport
4.5
Google rating
26
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,307
Field elevation
feet above sea level
29
Nearest alternate
nm to TVC
Field standing
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Wexford County Airport (KCAD / CAD) sits in Cadillac, Michigan, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,307 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CAD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Cherry Capital Airport (TVC, 29 nm), Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL, 35 nm), and MBS International Airport (MBS, 73 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,001-foot paved runway, CAD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from CAD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cadillac.
1 FBO serves KCAD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Wexford County Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 0700-1700, May-Sep Sat 0800-1200; after-hours call-out available (call 231-779-9211, fee may apply)
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“My Mild Gripe: I wish the pavement on the taxiways was as smooth as the staff's attitude!”
Perry5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Nice facilities, paved areas in great shape and affordable fuel!”
chbsjosh5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Wexford County Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KCAD
IATA
CAD
FAA / Local
CAD
Elevation
1,307 ft
Coordinates
44.2757° N · 85.4215° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 1,307 ft, CAD sits higher than 97% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,001 ft
- 07/255,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/361,986 ft × 150 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
CAD's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 29nmTVCCherry Capital AirportTraverse City
- 35nmMBLManistee County Blacker AirportManistee
- 73nmMBSMBS International AirportFreeland
- 75nmMKGMuskegon County AirportMuskegon
- 82nmPLNPellston Regional Airport of Emmet County AirportPellston
- 84nmGRRGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand Rapids
Location
Open the full mapKCAD · Wexford County Airport · Cadillac, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CAD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 176 nm | 49m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 480 nm | 1h 31m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 493 nm | 1h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 542 nm | 1h 40m |
| Boston (BED) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 869 nm | 2h 25m |
| Denver (DEN) | 896 nm | 2h 29m |
| Houston (HOU) | 996 nm | 2h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CAD?
- Wexford County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CAD?
- Wexford County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Wexford County Airport?
- One FBO serves CAD: Wexford County Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to CAD?
- The closest alternate is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), about 29 nm away, followed by Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL) at 35 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CAD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 31m (480 nm), Nashville about 1h 33m (493 nm), New York about 1h 40m (542 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.