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6MI5HELIPORT

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA

IONIA, Michigan

MVFRUpdated 2h ago815 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

6MI5

Elevation

815 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

42.936, -85.067

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

815 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

CHICAGO

Coordinates

42.9363, -85.0673

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KY70 131635Z AUTO 31014G20KT 10SM OVC014 07/03 A2991 RMK AO2

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

310° at 14 kt G20

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

7°C

Dewpoint

3°C

Altimeter

1013.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KY70 (0 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:35Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

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Weather camera at U of M Ann Arbor facing South
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U of M Ann Arbor

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

89 NM away

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H144 ft44 ftASPH-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 6MI5.

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6MI5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA (6MI5) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in IONIA, Michigan, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 815 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.9363°N, 85.0673°W.

Helipads

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 44 feet by 44 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA, 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 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA 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 6MI5?

6MI5 is the ICAO identifier for UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA, a public-use airport located in IONIA, Michigan, United States.

How many runways does UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA have?

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA (6MI5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 6MI5?

The field elevation of UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA is 815 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 6MI5?

No fuel types are currently listed for UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 6MI5?

The current flight category at UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 6MI5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA.

How do I access complete data for 6MI5?

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Where is UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA located?

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW IONIA (6MI5) is located in IONIA, Michigan, United States, at an elevation of 815 ft MSL.

Does 6MI5 have weather cameras?

6MI5 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, 04:35 PM UTC