MI4

VFR

LAPOINT

DRUMMOND ISLAND · MICHIGAN

Elev
580'
Longest RWY
7,000'10W/28W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into MI4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,580'
MSL · field 580' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14W
H/W +11 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF MI4

MI4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDRM (DRUMMOND ISLAND) · 2.9 NM away. Conditions at MI4 may differ.

METAR · KDRM

Observed 09:35Z

KDRM 280935Z AUTO 16011G19KT 10SM SCT005 BKN036 OVC080 09/09 A2950 RMK AO2 P0004 T00930090
Wind
160° @ 11G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.50 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
520 ft
Ceiling
3,600 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GRB

Airport manager

Name
PAUL LAPOINT
Address
32884 SOUTH MAXTON ROAD, DRUMMOND ISLAND MI 49726

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 11 kt
RWY 14W
142°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14W · 142° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,580 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10W/28W101° / 281°7,000 ftWATERStandard L
14W/32WFavored142° / 322°4,500 ftWATERStandard L
01W/19W10° / 190°3,600 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for MI4 yet.

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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe manager can be contacted at PAULLAPOINT@YAHOO.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · MI4

Answer card
ICAO
MI4
Name
LAPOINT
Location
DRUMMOND ISLAND, MICHIGAN
Elevation
580 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,580 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
10W/28W · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14W

LAPOINT sits on Drummond Island in Michigan. Field elevation is 580 ft MSL. This is a water airport with three published runways. The longest is 10W/28W at 7,000 ft. The other water runways are 01W/19W at 3,600 ft and 14W/32W at 4,500 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The airport is listed as Class C in the supplied facts. Confirm current airspace and any local procedures on the sectional or with the airport operator before arrival.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to contact the airport operator directly if you need current service details. The published remarks say the manager can be reached by email. That is useful if you need local coordination before a water arrival.

For a first-time pilot, the main thing is to treat this as a water landing environment with multiple runway alignments. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or local operating notes before flying in. Verify the surface conditions, traffic flow and any seasonal limitations with the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What are the runway lengths at LAPOINT (MI4)?
MI4 has three water runways. The longest is 10W/28W at 7,000 ft. The other runways are 14W/32W at 4,500 ft. 01W/19W is 3,600 ft.
Does LAPOINT have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for MI4. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you launch.
What is the field elevation at MI4?
Field elevation is 580 ft MSL. Use that for your preflight performance planning and local weather picture.
Is LAPOINT towered or uncontrolled?
There is no control tower at MI4. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at LAPOINT?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying in.
Which FBOs are on the field at MI4?
No on-field FBOs are listed for MI4. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Who should I contact for local coordination at LAPOINT?
The published remarks list the manager contact as PAULLAPOINT@YAHOO.COM. Use that for local coordination questions before arrival.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at MI4?
This is a water airport on Drummond Island with three published water runways. Verify current airspace, local procedures and any noise or operating notes in the current Chart Supplement before you go.

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