🇺🇸 Napoleon Airport

Napoleon Airport (3NP) in Napoleon, Michigan, is a privately owned, public-use airport primarily catering to general aviation and skydiving operations.

• Location and Facility Type: The airport is situated 1 mile northwest of Napoleon in Jackson County, Michigan, USA, at an elevation of 963 feet (293.5 meters). It operates without a control tower and is unattended. The facility is known as a hub for skydiving, with Skydive Tecumseh being a primary operator since acquiring the airport in 2016.
• Runway Information: Napoleon Airport features two turf (grass/sod) runways:
• Runway 9/27 measures 2,740 by 200 feet (835 by 61 meters) and is in good condition.
• Runway 15/33 measures 2,500 by 160 feet (762 by 49 meters) and is in fair condition.

The runways are not plowed in winter and can be soft during spring.

• Known Uses: Beyond general aviation, the airport is a significant center for skydiving and ultralight aircraft operations in the grass west of Runway 15/33.
• Historical Significance: The airport was established before 1959 and is recognized as one of Michigan's original turbine drop zones for skydiving.
• Additional Information: No fixed-base operator or fuel services are available at the airport. Pilots are advised of deer and large birds in the vicinity, and oil tanks are located south of the airport.