MI53
Mills Field
Newport, MichiganElevation 590 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09
Displaced threshold500 ft
RWY 27
Displaced threshold210 ft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Mills Field is in Newport, Michigan. Field elevation 590 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBERT D MILLS
Manager phone(313) 999-8012
AttendedDaily, IREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMI53
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.0092, -83.2583
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PERSONAL.
›PRVDD THE AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RY END BE CLEAR; ANY OBSTN IN APCH IS REMOVED OR LOWERED OR THLD DSPLCD TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1.
›APCH RATIO 13:1 AT DSPLCD THLD DUE TO 30 FT PLINE 411 FT FM DSPLCD THLD.
›FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
›09/27 THLDS & DSPLCD THLDS MKD WITH CONES.
›APCH RATIO 20:1 AT DSPLCD THLD DUE TO 30 FT PLINE 600 FT FM DSPLCD THLD.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MI53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MI53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MI53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MI53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MI53?
MI53 sits at 590 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MI53?
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.