Jcm Seaplane BasePrivate
MI79 · Vanderbilt, MI · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:06 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 07:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunset | 07:37 PM | 23:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:06 PM | 00:06Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16W/34W | 3,776 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
PLN 111.80 · CGG 109.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLN · Pellston | VORTAC | 111.80 · 55X | Low | r196° / 26.9 NM |
| CGG · Grayling | VOR | 109.80 | Terminal | r002° / 30.5 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI79 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI79
- Coordinates
- 45.1888, -84.7763
- Elevation
- 1,044 ft MSL
- 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
- Activated
- 2024/09
- Distance from city
- 6 WNW
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
- Other services
- Towing
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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About MI79
Jcm (MI79) is a seaplane base in Vanderbilt, MI, at 1,044 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,776 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI79 have a control tower?
No. Jcm is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MI79?
Jcm has 1 runway; the longest is 3,776 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI79?
Jcm is in Vanderbilt, MI, at an elevation of 1,044 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.1888, -84.7763.
More about MI79
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 MI79 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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