Johnston Private

71MI · Belleville, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
643 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,420 ft 14/32
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 71MI. Nearby reporting stations: KTTF (9 NM), KYIP (9 NM), KDTW (11 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:07 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:49 AM10:49Z
Sunrise07:17 AM11:17Z
Sunset07:39 PM23:39Z
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08:07 PM00:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:07 PM → 06:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:39 PM → 06:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 230°downwind 320°base 050°final 140°45° entry1432

RWY 14RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
140° true
Dimensions
1,420 × 60 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
515 ft

Enter the right downwind (heading 320°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CRL 115.70 · DXO 113.40 · SVM 114.30 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CRL · Carleton VOR/DME 115.70 · 104X High r312° / 3.4 NM
DXO · Detroit VOR/DME 113.40 · 81X High r227° / 10.2 NM
SVM · Salem VORTAC 114.30 · 90X Low r173° / 19.8 NM
TOL · Toledo TACAN 112.50 · 72X r028° / 32.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 71MI — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
71MI
Coordinates
42.0844, -83.5172
Elevation
643 ft MSL
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2011/09
Distance from city
10 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PAUL JOHNSTON
7871 OAKVILLE WALTZ, BELLEVILLE, MI
(734) 646-9810
Manager
PAUL JOHNSTON
7871 OAKVILLE WALTZ, BELLEVILLE, MI
(734) 646-9810
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 60MI Maybee (private) (3 NM) · 86MI Downwind Acres (private) (5 NM) · 43G Belleville (6 NM) · W87 Buzzwick (8 NM)

About 71MI

Johnston (71MI) is an airport in Belleville, MI, at 643 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,420 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 71MI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 71MI have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 71MI?

Johnston has 1 runway; the longest is 1,420 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 71MI?

Johnston is in Belleville, MI, at an elevation of 643 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0844, -83.5172.

More about 71MI

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 71MI 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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