Adams Heliport HeliportPrivate
21MI · Orchard Lake, MI · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:18 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
SVM 114.30 · DXO 113.40 · MTC 133.70 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r045° / 13.3 NM |
| DXO · Detroit | VOR/DME | 113.40 · 81X | High | r003° / 21.6 NM |
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 · 64X | — | r271° / 24.8 NM |
| FNT · Flint | VORTAC | 116.90 · 116X | High | r152° / 28.4 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VOR/DME | 115.70 · 104X | High | r008° / 31.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 21MI — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 21MI
- Coordinates
- 42.5720, -83.3906
- Elevation
- 970 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
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 · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
Obstructions
- 30 FT TREES, 450 FT E & 500 FT S; 20 FT PLINE, 400 FT S.
Nearby airports
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About 21MI
Adams Heliport (21MI) is a heliport in Orchard Lake, MI, at 970 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 21MI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 21MI have a control tower?
No. Adams Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 21MI?
Adams Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 21MI?
Adams Heliport is in Orchard Lake, MI, at an elevation of 970 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5720, -83.3906.
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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 21MI 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.