Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85MI
- Coordinates
- 42.9323, -86.0138
- Elevation
- 640 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 10 N
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 | 05:30 AM | 09:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunset | 09:26 PM | 01:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:02 PM | 02:02Z |
Plan a flight from 85MI
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,700 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 500 ft
- Heading
- 305° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKG · Muskegon | VORTAC | 115.20 | r176° / 14.3 NM |
| VIO · Victory | VOR-DME | 115.95 | r295° / 24.4 NM |
| PMM · Pullman | VOR-DME | 112.10 | r008° / 28.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85MI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS; CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE & AREA IA MARKED.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- YELLOW CONES
- YELLOW CONES
- MARKED WITH RED BALLS
- MARKED WITH RED BALLS
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 85MI 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 85MI
Dewind Field (85MI) is an airport in Zeeland, MI, at 640 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 85MI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85MI have a control tower?
No. Dewind Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 85MI?
Dewind Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85MI?
Dewind Field is in Zeeland, MI, at an elevation of 640 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9323, -86.0138.
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