South Fox Island Airport Private
3MI2 · Northport, MI · 616 ft elevation · var 4W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3MI2
- Coordinates
- 45.3992, -85.8301
- Elevation
- 616 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1992/12
- Distance from city
- 18 NW
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 | 05:17 AM | 09:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 09:55Z |
| Sunset | 09:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:13 PM | 02:13Z |
Plan a flight from 3MI2
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
4,200 ft × 145 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- 226° mag · 222° true
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,200 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| CTAF | 122.8 |
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISQ · Schoolcraft Co | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r162° / 37.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3MI2. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ANY OBSTN IN RWY APCH SLP SFC BE REMOVED/LWRD OR RWY THR DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVD A MNM 20:1 APCH CLNC OVR OBSTN; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RWY CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RWY END BE CLEAR OF ANY OBSTNS.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- ACTVT PVASI RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CALL 248-364-2431 OR 248-867-0476.
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 3MI2 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 3MI2
South Fox Island Airport (3MI2) is an airport in Northport, MI, at 616 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3MI2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3MI2 have a control tower?
No. South Fox Island Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3MI2?
South Fox Island Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3MI2?
South Fox Island Airport is in Northport, MI, at an elevation of 616 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.3992, -85.8301.
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