Grace Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
17MI · Detroit, MI · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:16 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 25 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DXO 113.40 · SVM 114.30 · MTC 133.70 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXO · Detroit | VOR/DME | 113.40 · 81X | High | r040° / 14.7 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r091° / 18.2 NM |
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 · 64X | — | r239° / 19.5 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VOR/DME | 115.70 · 104X | High | r032° / 25.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17MI — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 17MI
- Coordinates
- 42.4178, -83.1830
- Elevation
- 662 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1994/10
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- APCH/DEP 360/180
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
Lighting
- PERIMETER LIGHTS
Obstructions
- 25 FT LIGHT POLE 126 FT S.
Nearby airports
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About 17MI
Grace Hospital Heliport (17MI) is a heliport in Detroit, MI, at 662 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17MI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 17MI have a control tower?
No. Grace Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 17MI?
Grace Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 25 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 17MI?
Grace Hospital Heliport is in Detroit, MI, at an elevation of 662 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4178, -83.1830.
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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 17MI 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.