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3MI9SEAPLANE BASE

NESS LANDING

RAPID RIVER, Michigan

VFRUpdated 2h ago580 ft MSL

3

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

3MI9

Elevation

580 ft MSL

Runways

3

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

MOGAS

Coordinates

45.904, -86.970

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

580 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

MOGAS

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

45.9039, -86.9703

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KESC 280256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01500133 53002

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

15°C

Dewpoint

13.3°C

Altimeter

1016.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KESC (13 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-28 02:56Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
04W/22W3,000 ft150 ftWATER-
11W/29W5,000 ft150 ftWATER-
14W/32W5,000 ft200 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 3MI9.

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3MI9 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

NESS LANDING (3MI9) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in RAPID RIVER, Michigan, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 580 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.9039°N, 86.9703°W.

Runways

NESS LANDING has 3 runways. The longest runway (04W/22W) measures 3,000 feet by 150 feet with a water surface. Other runways include 11W/29W (5,000 ft, WATER), 14W/32W (5,000 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

NESS LANDING is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Services & Fuel

NESS LANDING offers MOGAS fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at NESS LANDING is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3MI9?

3MI9 is the ICAO identifier for NESS LANDING, a public-use airport located in RAPID RIVER, Michigan, United States.

How many runways does NESS LANDING have?

NESS LANDING (3MI9) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 3MI9?

The field elevation of NESS LANDING is 580 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 3MI9?

Yes, NESS LANDING offers MOGAS fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at 3MI9?

The current flight category at NESS LANDING is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 3MI9?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for NESS LANDING.

How do I access complete data for 3MI9?

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Where is NESS LANDING located?

NESS LANDING (3MI9) is located in RAPID RIVER, Michigan, United States, at an elevation of 580 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 25, 02:06 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 28, 02:56 AM UTC
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