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3MI9 — Ness Landing Seaplane Base

Ness Landing Seaplane Base

Non-ToweredRapid River, MI • 580' MSL

3MI9 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

3MI9 Runways3 runways

3MI9 has 3 runways. The longest is 11/29 at 5,000 ft × 150 ft (water).

11/29No runway lights5,000 ft × 150 ftWater
14/32No runway lights5,000 ft × 200 ftWater
4/22No runway lights3,000 ft × 150 ftWater

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

3MI9 Field Data

3MI9 field elevation is 580 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at 3MI9 is 1,580 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at 3MI9: MOGAS.

Field elevation580 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,580 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
FuelMOGASAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About 3MI9

Is 3MI9 (Ness Landing Seaplane Base) a towered airport?

No, 3MI9 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at 3MI9?

3MI9 has 3 runways (11/29, 14/32, 4/22). The longest runway is 5,000 feet.

Which runway is longest at 3MI9?

Runway 11/29 is the longest at 3MI9 — 5,000 ft × 150 ft, water.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at 3MI9?

3MI9 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,580 feet MSL at a field elevation of 580 feet.

Does 3MI9 have fuel?

Yes. 3MI9 (Ness Landing Seaplane Base) has MOGAS available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of 3MI9?

3MI9 (Ness Landing Seaplane Base) has a field elevation of 580 feet MSL.

Where is 3MI9 located?

3MI9 (Ness Landing Seaplane Base) is located in Rapid River, MI.