Riverside Heliport HeliportPrivate
MI02 · Gibraltar, MI · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:16 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
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Advisories
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 32 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
DXO 113.40 · CRL 115.70 · SVM 114.30 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXO · Detroit | VOR/DME | 113.40 · 81X | High | r138° / 10.7 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VOR/DME | 115.70 · 104X | High | r080° / 12.4 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r139° / 26.1 NM |
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 · 64X | — | r213° / 34.9 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI02 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI02
- Coordinates
- 42.0944, -83.1874
- Elevation
- 571 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2026/06
- Distance from city
- 0 ESE
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.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
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About MI02
Riverside Heliport (MI02) is a heliport in Gibraltar, MI, at 571 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 32 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI02, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI02 have a control tower?
No. Riverside Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MI02?
Riverside Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 32 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI02?
Riverside Heliport is in Gibraltar, MI, at an elevation of 571 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0944, -83.1874.
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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 MI02 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.