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MI96

Detroit Border Patrol Heliport

Detroit, MichiganElevation 586 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

H1
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Concrete
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

Detroit Border Patrol Heliport is in Detroit, Michigan. Field elevation 586 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDAVID B YORK
Manager phone313-926-4700
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMI96
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.3672, -82.9675
Distance from city4 NM ENE
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

›ADNL CTC: FRED SCHWARK, FAC OPS SPECIALIST, 586-487-0279.
›FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗MI96 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MI96 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MI96. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MI96 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MI96. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MI96?
MI96 sits at 586 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MI96?
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.