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
SPECI KGLR 092129Z AUTO 05005KT 4SM -RA BR BKN007 BKN017 OVC026 22/21 A2986 RMK AO2 RAE2059B24 CIG 005V012 P0000 T02220211
Flight Category
IFR
Wind
50° at 5 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Temperature
22.2°C
Dewpoint
21.1°C
Altimeter
1011.30 inHg
Weather
-RA BR
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KGLR (11 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-09 21:29Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16W/34W | 3,776 ft | 100 ft | WATER | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | JCM |
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 IFR (Instrument Flight Rules — instrument approach required). 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 IFR. 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.