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MI79SEAPLANE BASE

JCM

VANDERBILT, Michigan

VFRUpdated 1h ago1,044 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

MI79

Elevation

1,044 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

45.189, -84.776

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

1,044 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

45.1888, -84.7763

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KGLR 212353Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP283 T01171044 10144 20117 58008

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

VRB° at 6 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

11.7°C

Dewpoint

-4.4°C

Altimeter

1027.50 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KGLR (11 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 23:53Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
16W/34W3,776 ft100 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9JCM

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for MI79.

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MI79 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

JCM (MI79) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in VANDERBILT, Michigan, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,044 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.1888°N, 84.7763°W.

Runways

JCM has 1 runway. The longest runway (16W/34W) measures 3,776 feet by 100 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

JCM is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at JCM 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 MI79?

MI79 is the ICAO identifier for JCM, a public-use airport located in VANDERBILT, Michigan, United States.

How many runways does JCM have?

JCM (MI79) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of MI79?

The field elevation of JCM is 1,044 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at MI79?

No fuel types are currently listed for JCM. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at MI79?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at MI79?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for JCM.

How do I access complete data for MI79?

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Where is JCM located?

JCM (MI79) is located in VANDERBILT, Michigan, United States, at an elevation of 1,044 ft MSL.

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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, 11:53 PM UTC