72MI
Northwoods Airport
Watersmeet, MichiganElevation 1,642 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 0994°T
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V2L)
RWY 27274°T
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V2L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Northwoods Airport is in Watersmeet, Michigan. Field elevation 1,642 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMARK OLSON
Manager phone906-358-4500
AttendedDaily, IREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA72MI
SectionalGREEN BAY
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.2859, -89.2775
Distance from city5 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.75
UNICOM
UNIC
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; VASI RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CALL AMGR.
›DEER & WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›PPR.
›ACTVT ABN - CALL AMGR.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 72MI have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 72MI. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 72MI have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 72MI. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 72MI?
72MI sits at 1,642 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 72MI?
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.