Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI71
- Coordinates
- 43.6445, -86.4529
- Elevation
- 772 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/06
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:28 AM | 09:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunset | 09:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:07 PM | 02:07Z |
Plan a flight from MI71
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,660 ft × 400 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,660 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIC · White Cloud | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r279° / 32.3 NM |
| MKG · Muskegon | VORTAC | 115.20 | r329° / 33.8 NM |
| MBL · Manistee | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r198° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI71. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD 20:1 APCH SFC CLNC; 125 FT EITHER SIDE CLEAR FM OBSTNS.
- 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 MI71 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 MI71
Silver Lake Airport (MI71) is an airport in Mears, MI, at 772 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,660 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI71 have a control tower?
No. Silver Lake Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MI71?
Silver Lake Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,660 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI71?
Silver Lake Airport is in Mears, MI, at an elevation of 772 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.6445, -86.4529.
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