Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI13
- Coordinates
- 43.1617, -85.0617
- Elevation
- 900 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 05:25 AM | 09:25Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunset | 09:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:59 PM | 01:59Z |
Plan a flight from MI13
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,000 ft × 175 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIO · Victory | VOR-DME | 115.95 | r044° / 29.5 NM |
| LAN · Lansing | VORTAC | 110.80 | r334° / 31.1 NM |
| MOP · Mt Pleasant | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r212° / 31.1 NM |
| HIC · White Cloud | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r132° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI13. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OPS ARE LTD TO SUPER CUB ACFT; CLEAR 20:1 APCHS; CLEAR OFZ; AREA IS MKD.
- FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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 MI13 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 MI13
Minikey Airport (MI13) is an airport in Sheridan, MI, at 900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI13, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI13 have a control tower?
No. Minikey Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MI13?
Minikey Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI13?
Minikey Airport is in Sheridan, MI, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.1617, -85.0617.
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