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72MI

Northwoods Airport · Watersmeet

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,642 ft / 500 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.75 MHz (UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 5,000 ft · ASPH-GLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Northwoods Airport (72MI), located in Watersmeet, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,642 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Northwoods Airport
ICAO / IATA
72MI / —
Municipality
Watersmeet
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,642 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 94° / 274°
RWY 09 (94°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (274°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

UNIC UNICOM
122.75 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KAUW
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026