Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI11
- Coordinates
- 42.5415, -84.8090
- Elevation
- 890 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
- 1988/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunset | 09:20 PM | 01:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from MI11
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Poles, 30 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNICOM | 123.0 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN · Lansing | VORTAC | 110.80 | r210° / 11.6 NM |
| JXN · Jackson | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r323° / 23 NM |
| BTL · Battle Creek | VORTAC | 109.40 | r057° / 24.1 NM |
| LFD · Litchfield | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r001° / 28.8 NM |
| VIO · Victory | VOR-DME | 115.95 | r120° / 33.8 NM |
| AZO · Kalamazoo | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r062° / 37.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI11. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
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 MI11 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 MI11
Crippen Field (MI11) is an airport in Charlotte, MI, at 890 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI11, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI11 have a control tower?
No. Crippen Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MI11?
Crippen Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI11?
Crippen Field is in Charlotte, MI, at an elevation of 890 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5415, -84.8090.
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