Airport information
- FAA LID
- 26MI
- Coordinates
- 42.9239, -85.3781
- Elevation
- 624 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/10
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunset | 09:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:59 PM | 01:59Z |
Plan a flight from 26MI
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,700 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIO · Victory | VOR-DME | 115.95 | r036° / 9.8 NM |
| LAN · Lansing | VORTAC | 110.80 | r298° / 32.4 NM |
| MKG · Muskegon | VORTAC | 115.20 | r118° / 32.5 NM |
| BTL · Battle Creek | VORTAC | 109.40 | r353° / 37.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 26MI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PERSONAL USE
- FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- CELL: 616-450-3345
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 26MI in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 26MI
Van Strien Airport (26MI) is an airport in Lowell, MI, at 624 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 26MI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 26MI have a control tower?
No. Van Strien Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 26MI?
Van Strien Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 26MI?
Van Strien Airport is in Lowell, MI, at an elevation of 624 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9239, -85.3781.
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