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3MI9

Ness Landing Seaplane Base

Rapid River, MichiganElevation 580 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 5,000 ft

04W/22W
Dimensions
3,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 04W
RWY 22W
11W/29W
Dimensions
5,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 11W
RWY 29W
14W/32W
Dimensions
5,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 14W
RWY 32W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ness Landing Seaplane Base is in Rapid River, Michigan. Field elevation 580 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerJERRY NESS
Manager phone(906) 280-1113
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3MI9
SectionalGREEN BAY
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.9039, -86.9703
Distance from city2 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelMOGAS
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CAUTION WATCH FOR BIRDS AND FLOATING OBJECTS. USE CAUTION BEFORE LANDING.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›20:1 SLOPE SHOULD BE PRVDD. REF FAR 91.115 RIGHT OF WAY RULES WATER OPERATIONS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗3MI9 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3MI9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3MI9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3MI9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3MI9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3MI9?
3MI9 sits at 580 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3MI9?
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.