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Michigan City Municipal Airport

IATA MGCICAO KMGCLocal MGC🇺🇸 Michigan City
Coordinates
41.7033°N, 86.8212°W
Elevation
655 ft (200 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:54
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:54

About 14h 53m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Michigan City Municipal Airport

Michigan City Municipal Airport is a public use airport located three nautical miles east of the central business district of Michigan City, in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The airport is publicly owned by the Michigan City Board of Aviation Commissioners.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 20▸ displaced4,099 ft / 1,249 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DSOUTH BEND APP/DEP118.550 MHz
CLDSOUTH BEND CLNC DEL134.800 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Services & operations

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PIN017 SR-SSSpecial useDangerGND15000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Michigan City Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Michigan City Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Michigan City Municipal Airport is KMGC, and its IATA code is MGC.

Where is Michigan City Municipal Airport located?

Michigan City Municipal Airport is medium airport located in Michigan City, United States, at an elevation of 655 ft (200 m).

How many runways does Michigan City Municipal Airport have?

Michigan City Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,099 ft / 1,249 m.

What time zone is Michigan City Municipal Airport in?

Michigan City Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Michigan City Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Michigan City Municipal Airport is approximately 4.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Michigan City Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Michigan City Municipal Airport is Norm's Airport (29II), about 2.7 nm to the sse, followed by Orthodontic Strip and La Porte Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Michigan City Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.