Lost Creek Private

MI45 · Luzerne, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,051 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,600 ft 18/36
Runways
2
Mag var
6W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at MI45. Nearby reporting stations: KGOV (21 NM), KHTL (26 NM), KGLR (29 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:04 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:55 AM10:55Z
Sunrise07:24 AM11:24Z
Sunset07:35 PM23:35Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:04 PM00:04Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:04 PM → 06:55 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:35 PM → 06:24 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 096°downwind 006°base 276°final 186°45° entry18233605

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
186° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,600 × 100 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
440 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 006°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
1,051 ft
Approach obstacle
Trees, 45 ft, 180 ft from threshold — 4:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Condition: Good.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

CGG 109.80 · APN 116.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CGG · Grayling VOR 109.80 Terminal r099° / 21 NM
APN · Alpena VORTAC 116.50 · 112X Low r236° / 38.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI45 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MI45
Coordinates
44.6600, -84.2372
Elevation
1,051 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
LAKE HURON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1946/08
Distance from city
3 NE

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
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
107 MCKINLEY RD, MIO, MI
989-826-3252
Manager
CLIFF OLSON
3605 OAKVILLE WALTZ RD, NEW BOSTON, MI
734-775-1953
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • ARPT CLSD NOV 14-APR 15 & WHEN SNOW COVD.
  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • UAS OPR AT SOUTH END OF RWY 05/23.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • APCH RATIO 14:1 TO DTHR.
  • APCH RATIO 12:1 TO DTHR OVR 47 FT TREE, 578 FT DIST, 130 FT L; 20:1 BASED ON STRAIGHT OUT.
  • APCH RATIO 20:1 BASED ON STRAIGHT OUT OVR 60 FT TREES, 1220 FT DIST, 0 FT B.

Nearby airports

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About MI45

Lost Creek (MI45) is an airport in Luzerne, MI, at 1,051 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI45, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MI45 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MI45?

Lost Creek has 2 runways; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MI45?

Lost Creek is in Luzerne, MI, at an elevation of 1,051 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6600, -84.2372.

More about MI45

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 MI45 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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