Airports / Michigan / LDM
Mason County Airport.
Ludington, Michigan · 646 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.9/5
Google rating
11 ratings
0
Operators based
646
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Ludington, Michigan, Mason County Airport (KLDM / LDM) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 646 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 LDM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL, 20 nm), Muskegon County Airport (MKG, 48 nm), and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC, 59 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,003-foot paved runway, LDM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from LDM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ludington.
1 FBO serves KLDM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Mason County Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Apr 16-Oct 15: Every day 09:00-17:00; Oct 16-Apr 15: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (airport available 24/7, self-serve fuel 24/7)
- Unicom 123.0
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KLDM
IATA
LDM
FAA / Local
LDM
Elevation
646 ft
Coordinates
43.9625° N · 86.4079° 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 646 ft, LDM sits lower than 71% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,003 ft
- 08/265,003 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 01/193,503 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,003 ft
LDM's 5,003 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.
- 20nmMBLManistee County Blacker AirportManistee
- 48nmMKGMuskegon County AirportMuskegon
- 59nmTVCCherry Capital AirportTraverse City
- 76nmGRRGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand Rapids
- 80nmGRBAustin Straubel International AirportGreen Bay
- 89nmMKEGeneral Mitchell International AirportMilwaukee
Location
Open the full mapKLDM · Mason County Airport · Ludington, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LDM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 136 nm | 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 471 nm | 1h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 503 nm | 1h 34m |
| New York (TEB) | 578 nm | 1h 45m |
| Boston (BED) | 667 nm | 1h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 827 nm | 2h 19m |
| Denver (DEN) | 850 nm | 2h 23m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 951 nm | 2h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LDM?
- Mason County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,003 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 LDM?
- Mason County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,003 ft on a paved surface.
- Which FBOs are at Mason County Airport?
- One FBO serves LDM: Mason County Airport FBO. 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 LDM?
- The closest alternate is Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL), about 20 nm away, followed by Muskegon County Airport (MKG) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LDM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 30m (471 nm), Washington DC about 1h 34m (503 nm), New York about 1h 45m (578 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.