Crystal began in 1946 as a privately owned airport and is the only Metropolitan Airports Commission airport with a turf runway.
Airliners and cargo flights within 25 nm of MIC. Routes come from a community database matched on flight numbers, so a few will be wrong or out of date. Flights without a route are marked "est." and judged from altitude and climb or descent.
History
A private owner first built Crystal Airport in 1946 as a privately owned, public-use facility. The Metropolitan Airports Commission bought the property in 1948, began runway improvements in 1949, and added an administration building and a crosswind runway.
The airport lies in Crystal, Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. It is the only MAC airport with a turf runway, and its users include medical helicopters, flight training, recreational and experimental aircraft, and twin-engine business aircraft.
Quick facts
- Codes
- MIC / KMIC
- Opened
- 1946, privately owned
- MAC bought it
- 1948
- Unique feature
- Only MAC airport with a turf runway
Sources: MAC Facts: Reliever Airports
Watch and listen
Listen to live air traffic control for MIC on LiveATC. The feeds come from volunteers, so availability varies.