Poulter Field Private
MI98 · Chelsea, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:24 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 01:24Z |
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Runways
RWY 18LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 179° true
- Dimensions
- 1,812 × 65 ft
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind (heading 359°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 18
- Threshold elev
- 960 ft
- Markings
- none
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 500 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,812 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
SVM 114.30 · DXO 113.40 · CRL 115.70 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r264° / 17.4 NM |
| DXO · Detroit | VOR/DME | 113.40 · 81X | High | r295° / 28.8 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VOR/DME | 115.70 · 104X | High | r312° / 30.1 NM |
| FNT · Flint | VORTAC | 116.90 · 116X | High | r202° / 37.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MI98 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MI98
- Coordinates
- 42.3650, -83.9809
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
- 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
- No
- Activated
- 2026/05
- Distance from city
- 3 NNE
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 · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
Nearby airports
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About MI98
Poulter Field (MI98) is an airport in Chelsea, MI, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,812 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MI98, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MI98 have a control tower?
No. Poulter Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MI98?
Poulter Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,812 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MI98?
Poulter Field is in Chelsea, MI, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3650, -83.9809.
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