MI87
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet Heliport
Watervliet, MichiganElevation 667 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet Heliport is in Watervliet, Michigan. Field elevation 667 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerKEN ASHLEY, FACILITY SUPERVISOR
Manager phone269-861-4634
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMI87
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.1848, -86.2505
Distance from city1 NM E
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
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & 40 FT. TREES NORTH; 57 FT. HOSPITAL BLDG. EAST; 23 FT. PARKING LOT LIGHTS SW. APCH FM WEST.
›ONE LIGHT ON EACH CORNER OF LANDING PAD.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY; TKOF/LNDG AREA MKD.
›KASHLEY@LAKELANDHEALTH.ORG.
›MEDICAL USE.
›WATERVLIET AIRPORT (40C) 1 MILE NORTH, MONITOR CTAF 122.9 WHEN INVOF ARPT/HELIPORT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MI87 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MI87. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MI87 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MI87. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MI87?
MI87 sits at 667 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MI87?
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.