13D
Ponderosa Heliport
Highland, MichiganElevation 1,017 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Ponderosa Heliport is in Highland, Michigan. Field elevation 1,017 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeHeliport
ManagerBRUCE DOUGLASS
Manager phone248-887-3821
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA13D
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.6291, -83.6831
Distance from city2 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF123.025
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.025
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›TREE HAZ IN ALL DRCTNS.
›NSTD PERIMETER LGTS DUE TO AMBER COLOR.
›FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
›PRVDD THAT APCH/DEP OPS CONDUCTED IN AREA 000-100 DEGS & 260-360 DEGS; TKOF/LDG APCH MKD; WIND INDCR IS MNTND.
›ACTVT NSTD PERIMETER LGTS HELIPAD H1; VASI HELIPAD H1 - CTAF.
›ONE BOX VASI, LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF PAD, 10 DEG SOUTH 270 DEG - RECOMMEND HEADING 260 FOR APPROACH TO USE VASI.
›DEER & LRG BIRDS INVOF HELI.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 13D have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 13D. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 13D have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 13D. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 13D?
13D sits at 1,017 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 13D?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.