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16MI

Barnstormers 5 Airport

Gaines, MichiganElevation 823 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,300 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,300 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
Displaced threshold300 ft
RWY 27
Displaced threshold400 ft
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Barnstormers 5 Airport is in Gaines, Michigan. Field elevation 823 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES F BRICHAN
Manager phone810-513-3447
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA16MI
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.8892, -83.8666
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RY MOWED REGULARLY.
›NO SNOW REMOVAL.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
›TIE DOWNS AVBL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗16MI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 16MI have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 16MI. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 16MI have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 16MI. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 16MI?
16MI sits at 823 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 16MI?
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.