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M61

Edward F Johnson Airport

Ishpeming, MichiganElevation 1,446 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,200 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,200 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
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

Edward F Johnson Airport is in Ishpeming, Michigan. Field elevation 1,446 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROGER PIETRO
Manager phone906-486-9074
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAM61
SectionalGREEN BAY
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.3452, -87.7885
Distance from city10 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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

›PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS; CLEAR OFZ; TKOF/LDG AREA IS MKD.
›ARPT CLSD DEC-APR & WHEN SNOW COVD.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›419 FT LGTD TWR LCTD 6100 FT SOUTH OF ARPT & 600 FT RIGHT OF RWY 18/36 EXTDD CNTRLN.
›3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›ROUGH WITH SANDY AREAS.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 13:1 TO DTHR OVR 73 FT TREES, 968 FT DIST.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 12:1 TO DTHR OVR 60 FT TREES, 728 FT DIST.
›3 FT YELLOW CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗M61 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does M61 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for M61. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does M61 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for M61. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at M61?
M61 sits at 1,446 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for M61?
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.