Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI70
- Coordinates
- 42.0712, -83.8836
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/05
- Distance from city
- 1 W
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 | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:49 PM | 01:49Z |
Plan a flight from MI70
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
1,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRL · Carleton | VORTAC | 115.70 | r277° / 19 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 | r215° / 24 NM |
| DXO · Detroit | VOR-DME | 113.40 | r256° / 24.5 NM |
| JXN · Jackson | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r119° / 28 NM |
| TOL · Toledo | TACAN | 112.50 | r358° / 28.9 NM |
| VWV · Waterville | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r346° / 38.8 NM |
| LFD · Litchfield | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r094° / 39.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI70. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ANY OBSTN IN RY APCH SLOPE SURFACE BE REMOVED/LOWERED OR RY THLD DSPLCD & MARKED TO PROVIDE MINIMUM 20:1 APCH SFC CLNC OVER OBSTN; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE RY CNTRLN & 200 FT BYD RY ENDS BE CLEAR OF OBSTN.
- 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 MI70 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 MI70
Carl's Airport (MI70) is an airport in Clinton, MI, at 850 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI70, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI70 have a control tower?
No. Carl's Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MI70?
Carl's Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI70?
Carl's Airport is in Clinton, MI, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0712, -83.8836.
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