Edward F Johnson

M61 · Ishpeming, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,446 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,200 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at M61. Nearby reporting stations: KSAW (16 NM), KIMT (34 NM), KESC (47 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:27 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:02 AM11:02Z
Sunrise06:33 AM11:33Z
Sunset06:57 PM23:57Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:27 PM00:27Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:27 PM → 06:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:57 PM → 05:33 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 177° true
Dimensions
2,200 × 100 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Trees, 40 ft, 17 ft from threshold, 125 ft L of centerline

Condition: Fair.

Pattern side: 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

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

SAW 117.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SAW · Sawyer VOR/DME 117.10 · 118X High r271° / 16.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
M61
Coordinates
46.3452, -87.7885
Elevation
1,446 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GRB
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1973/03
Distance from city
10 SW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MARILEE KOVAL
56820 COUNTY ROAD 581, ISHPEMING, MI
906-485-4349
Manager
ROGER PIETRO
880 COUNTY ROAD PRG, ISHPEMING, MI
906-486-9074
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • 419 FT LGTD TWR LCTD 6100 FT SOUTH OF ARPT & 600 FT RIGHT OF RWY 18/36 EXTDD CNTRLN.
  • ARPT CLSD DEC-APR & WHEN SNOW COVD.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • ROUGH WITH SANDY AREAS.

Obstructions

  • CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 12:1 TO DTHR OVR 60 FT TREES, 728 FT DIST.
  • CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 13:1 TO DTHR OVR 73 FT TREES, 968 FT DIST.

Nearby airports

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About M61

Edward F Johnson (M61) is an airport in Ishpeming, MI, at 1,446 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 M61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does M61 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at M61?

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

Where is M61?

Edward F Johnson is in Ishpeming, MI, at an elevation of 1,446 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.3452, -87.7885.

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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 M61 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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