Detroit Border Patrol HeliportPrivate
MI96 · Detroit, MI · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:58 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunrise | 07:19 AM | 11:19Z |
| Sunset | 07:30 PM | 23:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:58 PM | 23:58Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
MTC 133.70 · DXO 113.40 · SVM 114.30 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC · Selfridge | TACAN | 133.70 · 64X | — | r208° / 15.9 NM |
| DXO · Detroit | VOR/DME | 113.40 · 81X | High | r068° / 20 NM |
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r098° / 27.9 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VOR/DME | 115.70 · 104X | High | r052° / 29 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI96 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI96
- Coordinates
- 42.3672, -82.9675
- Elevation
- 586 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2016/11
- Distance from city
- 4 ENE
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.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
Contact
- ADNL CTC: FRED SCHWARK, FAC OPS SPECIALIST, 586-487-0279.
Nearby airports
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About MI96
Detroit Border Patrol (MI96) is a heliport in Detroit, MI, at 586 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI96 have a control tower?
No. Detroit Border Patrol is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MI96?
Detroit Border Patrol has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI96?
Detroit Border Patrol is in Detroit, MI, at an elevation of 586 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3672, -82.9675.
More about MI96
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 MI96 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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