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Heliport

Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport

ICAO MI97🇺🇸 Grand Rapids
Coordinates
42.9691°N, 85.6651°W
Elevation
903 ft (275 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 7, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:46
Sunrise
07:14
Sunset
20:09
Civil dusk
20:38

About 12h 54m 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 Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport

Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport is a heliport in Grand Rapids, United States. It sits at an elevation of 903 ft (275 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 62 ft / 19 m. It observes America/Detroit local time. The nearest airport is Weller Airport (MI78), about 6.1 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1 / H162 ft / 19 m60 ftRoof/topUnlitOpen
H2 / H262 ft / 19 m60 ftRoof/topUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GRAND RAPIDS, GERALD R FORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2000 ft MSL4800 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WGVU-TV (Grand Rapids)860 ft715 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport located?

Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport is heliport located in Grand Rapids, United States, at an elevation of 903 ft (275 m).

How many runways does Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport have?

Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport has 2 runways, the longest being 62 ft / 19 m.

What time zone is Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport in?

Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport is approximately 5.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport?

The nearest airport to Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport is Weller Airport (MI78), about 6.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Riverview Airport and Somerville Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Spectrum Health Butterworth Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.