Mc Phail Heliport HeliportPrivate
7MI1 · 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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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 350 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 7MI1 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 7MI1 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
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° / 13.2 NM |
| DXO · Detroit | VOR/DME | 113.40 · 81X | High | r003° / 21.6 NM |
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 · 64X | — | r271° / 25 NM |
| FNT · Flint | VORTAC | 116.90 · 116X | High | r153° / 28.3 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VOR/DME | 115.70 · 104X | High | r008° / 31.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7MI1 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7MI1
- Coordinates
- 42.5722, -83.3951
- Elevation
- 970 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
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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
- (A40) PERIMETER LGTS.
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
Lighting
- FOR PERI LGTS CALL 561-310-5494.
Nearby airports
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About 7MI1
Mc Phail Heliport (7MI1) is a heliport in Orchard Lake, MI, at 970 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7MI1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7MI1 have a control tower?
No. Mc Phail Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 7MI1?
Mc Phail Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 350 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7MI1?
Mc Phail Heliport is in Orchard Lake, MI, at an elevation of 970 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5722, -83.3951.
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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 7MI1 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.