Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI48
- Coordinates
- 41.8428, -83.6842
- Elevation
- 680 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1973/05
- 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 | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:48 PM | 01:48Z |
Plan a flight from MI48
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
2,400 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOL · Toledo | TACAN | 112.50 | r024° / 15.8 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VORTAC | 115.70 | r222° / 15.9 NM |
| VWV · Waterville | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r357° / 23.6 NM |
| DXO · Detroit | VOR-DME | 113.40 | r219° / 26.4 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 | r190° / 34.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI48. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
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 MI48 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 MI48
Ham-A-Lot Field (MI48) is an airport in Petersburg, MI, at 680 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI48, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI48 have a control tower?
No. Ham-A-Lot Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MI48?
Ham-A-Lot Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI48?
Ham-A-Lot Field is in Petersburg, MI, at an elevation of 680 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.8428, -83.6842.
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