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51MISEAPLANE BASE

CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND

PONTIAC, Michigan

MVFRUpdated 2h ago990 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

51MI

Elevation

990 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

42.616, -83.356

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

990 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

CLEVELAND

Coordinates

42.6161, -83.3560

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KPTK 131553Z 31014KT 10SM BKN019 OVC025 08/04 A2981 RMK SLP097 T00830039

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

310° at 14 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

8.3°C

Dewpoint

3.9°C

Altimeter

1009.60 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KPTK (5 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 15:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 51MI. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at U of M Ann Arbor facing South
Live

U of M Ann Arbor

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

30 NM away

Weather camera at Windsor facing SouthEast
Live

Windsor

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

32 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09W/27W2,000 ft100 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 51MI.

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51MI Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND (51MI) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in PONTIAC, Michigan, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 990 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.6161°N, 83.3560°W.

Runways

CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND has 1 runway. The longest runway (09W/27W) measures 2,000 feet by 100 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 51MI?

51MI is the ICAO identifier for CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND, a public-use airport located in PONTIAC, Michigan, United States.

How many runways does CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND have?

CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND (51MI) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 51MI?

The field elevation of CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND is 990 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 51MI?

No fuel types are currently listed for CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 51MI?

The current flight category at CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 51MI?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND.

How do I access complete data for 51MI?

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Where is CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND located?

CASS LAKE-COVE ISLAND (51MI) is located in PONTIAC, Michigan, United States, at an elevation of 990 ft MSL.

Does 51MI have weather cameras?

51MI does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:36 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 03:53 PM UTC