Custer Main Heliport HeliportPrivate

9MI1 · Battle Creek, MI · Non-towered

Elevation
883 ft MSL
Longest runway
22 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:25 PM
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Runways

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 r166° / 28.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9MI1 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
9MI1
Coordinates
42.3317, -85.2967
Elevation
883 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Private
Status
Closed permanently
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1992/10
Distance from city
4 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DEPT OF DEFENSE
2501 26TH ST, AUGUSTA, MI
616-731-4384
Manager
MAJOR PATRICK WILK
2501 26TH ST, AUGUSTA, MI
(269) 282-7555
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

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

Obstructions

  • 20 FT WINDSOCK 75 FT W; 30 FT PLINES 600 FT E.

Contact

  • MICHIGAN ARMY NATL GUARD.

Nearby airports

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About 9MI1

Custer Main Heliport (9MI1) is a heliport in Battle Creek, MI, at 883 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 22 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9MI1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 9MI1 have a control tower?

No. Custer Main Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 9MI1?

Custer Main Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 22 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 9MI1?

Custer Main Heliport is in Battle Creek, MI, at an elevation of 883 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3317, -85.2967.

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