Wdiv-Tv Channel 4 Heliport HeliportPrivate
MI74 · Detroit, MI · 670 ft elevation · var 6W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI74
- Coordinates
- 42.3298, -83.0535
- Elevation
- 670 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/03
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:21 AM | 09:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:48 PM | 01:48Z |
Plan a flight from MI74
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- 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 in the live weather panel above.
Runway H1/
30 ft × 30 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 670 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXO · Detroit | VOR-DME | 113.40 | r069° / 15.6 NM |
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 | r216° / 19.6 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 | r104° / 24.4 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VORTAC | 115.70 | r050° / 24.7 NM |
| PSI · Pontiac | VORTAC | 111.00 | r139° / 30.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI74. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
Lighting
- ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - CALL AMGR.
Obstructions
- 80 FT TWR, 60 FT N.
Contact
- OR 313-222-0514.
Nearby airports
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 MI74 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.
About MI74
Wdiv-Tv Channel 4 Heliport (MI74) is a heliport in Detroit, MI, at 670 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI74, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI74 have a control tower?
No. Wdiv-Tv Channel 4 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MI74?
Wdiv-Tv Channel 4 Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI74?
Wdiv-Tv Channel 4 Heliport is in Detroit, MI, at an elevation of 670 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3298, -83.0535.
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