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MI97

Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport · Grand Rapids

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
903 ft / 275 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport (MI97), located in Grand Rapids, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 903 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
Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport
ICAO / IATA
MI97 / —
Municipality
Grand Rapids
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
903 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway H1 / H1
UNLIT
Runway Length: 62 ft / 19 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Roof/Top
Heading: ° / °
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway H2 / H2
UNLIT
Runway Length: 62 ft / 19 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Roof/Top
Heading: ° / °
RWY H2
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY H2
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KGRRILS
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
15 km / 8 nm
KMKGILS
Muskegon County Airport
52 km / 28 nm
KBTLILS
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field
81 km / 44 nm
KAZOILS
Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport
82 km / 44 nm
KLANILS
Capital City Airport
90 km / 49 nm

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