Minikey Private

MI13 · Sheridan, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

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

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at MI13. Nearby reporting stations: KAMN (19 NM), KGRR (26 NM), KLAN (31 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:14 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:54 AM10:54Z
Sunrise07:23 AM11:23Z
Sunset07:45 PM23:45Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:14 PM00:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:14 PM → 06:54 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:45 PM → 06:23 AM

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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).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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 · 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.

Nearby airports

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About MI13

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

Where is MI13?

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

More about MI13

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 MI13 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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