Dewind Field Private
85MI · Zeeland, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:33 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 01:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:33 PM | 01:33Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 11LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 110° true
- Dimensions
- 2,700 × 60 ft
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Displaced thr
- 500 ft
Enter the left downwind (heading 290°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 11
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 0 ft from threshold
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).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,700 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MKG 115.20 · VIO 115.95
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKG · Muskegon | TACAN | 115.20 · 99X | — | r176° / 14.3 NM |
| VIO · Victory | VOR/DME | 115.95 · 106Y | High | r295° / 24.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85MI — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85MI
- Coordinates
- 42.9323, -86.0138
- Elevation
- 640 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 10 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 6 notes
General
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Runways
- YELLOW CONES
- YELLOW CONES
Obstructions
- MARKED WITH RED BALLS
- MARKED WITH RED BALLS
Nearby airports
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About 85MI
Dewind Field (85MI) is an airport in Zeeland, MI, at 640 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 85MI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85MI have a control tower?
No. Dewind Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 85MI?
Dewind Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85MI?
Dewind Field is in Zeeland, MI, at an elevation of 640 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9323, -86.0138.
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