Detroit Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
5MI0 · Detroit, MI · Non-towered
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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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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 80 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
DXO 113.40 · MTC 133.70 · SVM 114.30 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXO · Detroit | VOR/DME | 113.40 · 81X | High | r064° / 16.2 NM |
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 · 64X | — | r219° / 18.3 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r100° / 24 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VOR/DME | 115.70 · 104X | High | r047° / 25.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MI0 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5MI0
- Coordinates
- 42.3570, -83.0577
- Elevation
- 630 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1980/07
- Distance from city
- 4 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
- 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 · 3 notes
General
- 4 FT PERIMETER FENCE.
- APCH/DEP 180-210 DEGREES.
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
Nearby airports
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About 5MI0
Detroit Medical Center Heliport (5MI0) is a heliport in Detroit, MI, at 630 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MI0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5MI0 have a control tower?
No. Detroit Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 5MI0?
Detroit Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 80 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5MI0?
Detroit Medical Center Heliport is in Detroit, MI, at an elevation of 630 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3570, -83.0577.
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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 5MI0 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.