Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5MI7
- Coordinates
- 42.3611, -84.4248
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1981/05
- Distance from city
- 7 NE
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 | 05:26 AM | 09:26Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:53 PM | 01:53Z |
Plan a flight from 5MI7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
3,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 17 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 33 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JXN · Jackson | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r019° / 6.3 NM |
| LFD · Litchfield | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r045° / 23.5 NM |
| LAN · Lansing | VORTAC | 110.80 | r155° / 24.6 NM |
| BTL · Battle Creek | VORTAC | 109.40 | r087° / 36.9 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 | r269° / 37 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MI7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DEER AND BIRDS INOF RWY
- FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
- RY ENDS MARKED WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
- RY SOFT WHEN WET
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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 5MI7 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 5MI7
Williams Field (5MI7) is an airport in Jackson, MI, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MI7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5MI7 have a control tower?
No. Williams Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5MI7?
Williams Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5MI7?
Williams Field is in Jackson, MI, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3611, -84.4248.
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