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55MIHELIPORT

HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL

DETROIT, Michigan

VFRUpdated 2h ago613 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

55MI

Elevation

613 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

42.420, -82.917

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

613 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

CLEVELAND

Coordinates

42.4201, -82.9167

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KDET 211953Z 07008KT 10SM BKN043 16/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP265 T01610061

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

70° at 8 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

16.1°C

Dewpoint

6.1°C

Altimeter

1026.50 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KDET (6 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 19:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 55MI. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Windsor facing SouthEast
Live

Windsor

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

9 NM away

Weather camera at U of M Ann Arbor facing West
Live

U of M Ann Arbor

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

49 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H140 ft40 ftCONC-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 55MI.

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55MI Operational Overview

Location & Facility

HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL (55MI) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in DETROIT, Michigan, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 613 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.4201°N, 82.9167°W.

Helipads

HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL, 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 HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL 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 55MI?

55MI is the ICAO identifier for HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in DETROIT, Michigan, United States.

How many runways does HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL have?

HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL (55MI) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 55MI?

The field elevation of HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL is 613 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 55MI?

No fuel types are currently listed for HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 55MI?

The current flight category at HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 55MI?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL.

How do I access complete data for 55MI?

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Where is HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL located?

HENRY FORD ST JOHN HOSPITAL (55MI) is located in DETROIT, Michigan, United States, at an elevation of 613 ft MSL.

Does 55MI have weather cameras?

55MI 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 20, 04:51 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 21, 07:53 PM UTC