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MI71

Silver Lake Airport

Mears, MichiganElevation 772 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,660 ft

08/26
Dimensions
2,660 x 400 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 08
RWY 26

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Silver Lake Airport is in Mears, Michigan. Field elevation 772 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMI71
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.6445, -86.4529
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD 20:1 APCH SFC CLNC; 125 FT EITHER SIDE CLEAR FM OBSTNS.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗MI71 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MI71 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MI71. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MI71 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MI71. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MI71?
MI71 sits at 772 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MI71?
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.