Fairlane Plaza Heliport HeliportPrivate
MI40 · Dearborn, MI · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:16 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 44 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for MI40 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the MI40 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DXO 113.40 · SVM 114.30 · CRL 115.70 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXO · Detroit | VOR/DME | 113.40 · 81X | High | r051° / 9.2 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r110° / 17.4 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VOR/DME | 115.70 · 104X | High | r036° / 19.5 NM |
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 · 64X | — | r231° / 24.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI40 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI40
- Coordinates
- 42.3209, -83.2194
- Elevation
- 614 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- 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
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/10
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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 · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 313-845-3900.
Contact
- ROBERT PORCHIA, 313-323-0381, RPOCHIA@FORD.COM
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About MI40
Fairlane Plaza Heliport (MI40) is a heliport in Dearborn, MI, at 614 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 44 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI40, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI40 have a control tower?
No. Fairlane Plaza Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MI40?
Fairlane Plaza Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 44 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI40?
Fairlane Plaza Heliport is in Dearborn, MI, at an elevation of 614 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3209, -83.2194.
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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 MI40 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.