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78MI

Carls Airport

South Rockwood, MichiganElevation 598 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,285 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,285 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
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

Carls Airport is in South Rockwood, Michigan. Field elevation 598 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES W BRINKMEIER
Manager phone734-777-6387
AttendedAPR-OCT ALL, 0800–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA78MI
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.0406, -83.3035
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›STANDING WATER ON RWY DURG HVY RAINS.
›CONES.
›PPR - CALL AMGR.
›NSTD LIRL RWY 18/36 NOT FOR PUB USE.
›PPR - CALL AMGR.
›FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
›NO SNOW REMOVAL DURG WINTER MONTHS.
›PLINE AT SOUTH END OF RWY; HOUSE SOUTH OF SIGLER RD.
›NSTD LIRL DUE TO NON FAA APVD L-800 SERIES.
›CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗78MI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 78MI have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 78MI. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 78MI have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 78MI. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 78MI?
78MI sits at 598 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 78MI?
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.