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51MI · Pontiac, MI · 990 ft elevation · var 6W · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51MI
- Coordinates
- 42.6161, -83.3560
- Elevation
- 990 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1994/03
- Distance from city
- 4 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:20 AM | 09:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 09:55Z |
| Sunset | 09:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:49 PM | 01:49Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:49 PM → 05:20 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:14 PM → 04:55 AM
Plan a flight from 51MI
Runway 09/27
2,000 ft × 100 ft · WATER 09
- Heading
- n/a
27
- Heading
- n/a
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSI · Pontiac | VORTAC | 111.00 | r126° / 9.3 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 | r043° / 16.3 NM |
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 | r277° / 23.2 NM |
| DXO · Detroit | VOR-DME | 113.40 | r007° / 24.2 NM |
| FNT · Flint | VORTAC | 116.90 | r147° / 27.2 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VORTAC | 115.70 | r010° / 34.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51MI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
CONNIE HYNES
560 SCOTTS BAY DR, INDIAN RIVER, MI
231-844-2147
Manager
CONNIE HYNES
560 SCOTTS BAY DR, INDIAN RIVER, MI
231-844-2147
Remarks FAA
- TAKEOFFS & LANDINGS RESTRICTED IN COES BAY; USE LARGE PORTION OF CASS LAKE FOR TAKEOFFS & LANDINGS; STEP TAXI PERMITTED IN COES BAY TO RAMP ON COVE ISLAND.
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
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