Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2MI9
- Coordinates
- 43.6242, -85.3178
- Elevation
- 1,015 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1974/06
- Distance from city
- 4 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunset | 09:26 PM | 01:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:02 PM | 02:02Z |
Plan a flight from 2MI9
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy E at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
1,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Runway N/S
1,450 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 1,800 ft | |
| N/S | 1,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIC · White Cloud | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r081° / 17.6 NM |
| MOP · Mt Pleasant | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r275° / 25.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2MI9. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL TFC PAT OPS CONDUCTED ON N SIDE OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- ACTVT LIRL RWY E/W - CALL AMGR.
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 2MI9 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 2MI9
Capen Airport (2MI9) is an airport in Mecosta, MI, at 1,015 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2MI9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2MI9 have a control tower?
No. Capen Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2MI9?
Capen Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2MI9?
Capen Airport is in Mecosta, MI, at an elevation of 1,015 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.6242, -85.3178.
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