MI1 Denton Farms Airport

Before you fly into MI1

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,851'

MSL · field 851' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 01

H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF MI1

MI1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMOP (MOUNT PLEASANT MUNI) · 8.5 NM away. Conditions at MI1 may differ.

METAR · KMOP

Observed 02:55Z

KMOP 120255Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM RA SCT037 BKN044 OVC110 23/22 A2963 RMK AO2 P0006 60006 T02270220

Wind: 360° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 22°C
Altimeter: 29.63 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,375 ft
Ceiling: 4,400 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

MI1 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMBS (MBS INTL) · 34.5 NM away. Conditions at MI1 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KMBS 112337Z 1200/1224 20012KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 TEMPO 1203/1206 2SM TSRA OVC030CB FM120600 26015G25KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040 FM121300 26013G20KT P6SM BKN040 FM121700 28013G20KT P6SM SCT045

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 06:00Z

Wind: 200° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 25,000 ft, Scattered 12,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 5 NM SW
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MICHAEL SCHULZ
Phone: 989-205-7039
Address: 1399 E DOHERTY RD, CLARE MI 48617-9146

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN: LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

360° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 01

008°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
01/19Favored	8° / 188°	1,800 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
01	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 40' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of MI1 DENTON FARMS in CLARE, MICHIGAN, showing runways 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

MI1 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

MI1 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.30

6D6·Talon Aviation·41.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.72

KMBS·Avflight Saginaw·34.5 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.30at6D6Talon Aviation41.3 nm
Jet A$8.72atKMBSAvflight Saginaw34.5 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

ARPT CLSD NOV-APR.
DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.

Runway surface & condition

01/19IREG, DEFINED BY MOWING.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · MI1

Answer card

ICAO: MI1
Name: DENTON FARMS
Location: CLARE, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 851 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,851 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 01/19 · 1,800 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: –
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 360° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 01

Denton Farms (MI1) is in Clare, Michigan. Field elevation is 851 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 1,800 ft long and turf. The runway is irregular and defined by mowing, so give yourself extra time to assess the surface before committing.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,851 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490. The airport is closed from November through April. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the field. Plan for wildlife on taxi, takeoff and landing.

This is a turf strip with seasonal closure. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go. Verify the field status, then confirm the surface condition and any local operating notes with the airport operator if you are planning a visit.

Frequently asked questions

Is MI1 open year-round for flight planning?

No. The airport is closed from November through April. Check the current Chart Supplement and confirm status with the airport operator before you launch.

What is the runway at Denton Farms like?

MI1 has one runway, 01/19. It is 1,800 ft of turf and it is described as irregular and defined by mowing.

What is the pattern altitude at MI1?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,851 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does Denton Farms have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for MI1. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach information before you fly in.

Is MI1 towered?

No. There is no control tower at Denton Farms. Use CTAF 122.9 and make your calls well before entering the pattern.

Which frequency do I use for Denton Farms traffic?

CTAF is 122.9. There are no other frequencies listed in the facts, so verify any additional local procedures with the airport operator if needed.

Are there any on-field FBOs at MI1?

No on-field FBOs are listed. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What should I watch for when landing at Denton Farms?

Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. The field is also a seasonal turf strip, so check surface condition and field status before you commit to the landing.

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