Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI86
- Coordinates
- 43.3422, -86.1878
- Elevation
- 669 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1970/02
- Distance from city
- 6 NE
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 | 05:29 AM | 09:29Z |
| Sunrise | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunset | 09:29 PM | 01:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from MI86
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline Trees, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKG · Muskegon | VORTAC | 115.20 | r329° / 12.2 NM |
| HIC · White Cloud | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r237° / 24.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI86. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 MI86 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 MI86
Midget Airport (MI86) is an airport in North Muskegon, MI, at 669 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI86, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI86 have a control tower?
No. Midget Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MI86?
Midget Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI86?
Midget Airport is in North Muskegon, MI, at an elevation of 669 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.3422, -86.1878.
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