East Lake Private

66MI · Kalamazoo, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
860 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,200 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 66MI. Nearby reporting stations: KAZO (3 NM), KBTL (11 NM), KHAI (17 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:15 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:57 AM10:57Z
Sunrise07:25 AM11:25Z
Sunset07:47 PM23:47Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:15 PM00:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:15 PM → 06:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:47 PM → 06:25 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 080°downwind 350°base 260°final 170°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
170° mag · 166° true
Dimensions
2,200 × 60 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
300 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 350°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Approach obstacle
Pline, 30 ft, 430 ft from threshold

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

VIO 115.95
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
VIO · Victory VOR/DME 115.95 · 106Y High r183° / 33.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 66MI — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
66MI
Coordinates
42.2284, -85.4844
Elevation
860 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1983/07
Distance from city
5 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CLINT FLECK
6262 S. 29TH ST, SCOTTS, MI
(269) 599-4848
Manager
RAYMOND VANDER ROEST
6262 S.29TH ST., SCOTTS, MI
(269) 599-4848
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Contact

  • CO-OWNERS INCLUDE MR. JOHN BALKEMA, MR. RAYMOND VANDER ROEST AND MR. CLINTON FLECK

Nearby airports

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About 66MI

East Lake (66MI) is an airport in Kalamazoo, MI, at 860 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 66MI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 66MI have a control tower?

No. East Lake is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 66MI?

East Lake has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 66MI?

East Lake is in Kalamazoo, MI, at an elevation of 860 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2284, -85.4844.

More about 66MI

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 66MI 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.

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