MI97
Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport
Grand Rapids, MichiganElevation 903 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
H2
RWY H2
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Field elevation 903 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerSECURITY SERVICES
Manager phone616-780-1831
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMI97
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.9691, -85.6651
Distance from city8 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
CTAF123.050
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.050
CTAF
CTAF
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›H1 NORTH PAD, H2 SOUTH PAD.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›AEROMED SPECTRUM HEALTH 5452 N 4TH ST GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503 616-391-5330.
›WHITE CROSS WITH RED H ON ROOFTOP.
›PRVDD APCH/DEP RTES OPR FM 030 TO 045 DEGS; TKOF/LDG AREA MKD & WIND INDCR MNTND.
›WHITE CROSS WITH RED H ON ROOFTOP.
›FAC MGR LUKE THOMAS 616-391-0543.
›MEDICAL USE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MI97 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MI97. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MI97 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MI97. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MI97?
MI97 sits at 903 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MI97?
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.