Minikey Airport Private

MI13 · Sheridan, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
900 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,000 ft 09/27
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:30 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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Sunrise06:34 AM10:34Z
Sunset08:58 PM00:58Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° true
Dimensions
1,000 × 175 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for MI13 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the MI13 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

VIO 115.95
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
VIO · Victory VOR/DME 115.95 · 106Y High r044° / 29.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI13 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MI13
Coordinates
43.1617, -85.0617
Elevation
900 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
Activated
2006/05
Distance from city
3 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JACK MINIKEY
568 E BOYER RD, FENWICK, MI
616-232-0006
Manager
JACK MINIKEY
568 E BOYER RD, FENWICK, MI
616-232-0006
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

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About MI13

Minikey Airport (MI13) is an airport in Sheridan, MI, at 900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI13, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MI13 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MI13?

Minikey Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MI13?

Minikey Airport is in Sheridan, MI, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.1617, -85.0617.

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