Private Airport for Sale Michigan: Meyers Airport Offers 67 Acres and 12 Hangars in Southeast Michigan's Ann Arbor-Detroit Corridor
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A rare aviation investment opportunity has arrived in Southeast Michigan. Meyers Airport (3TE) at 4330 Macon Highway in Tecumseh, Michigan is now available at $1,495,000, offering 67.59 acres of airport property, 12 existing hangars, a caretaker residence, approximately 26,200 square feet of improvements, and approximately 50 acres of productive agricultural land in one of the most strategically positioned aviation corridors in the Midwest. For investors, flight school operators, aviation businesses, and technology companies seeking a controlled airfield environment near Ann Arbor and Detroit, this is one of the most compelling private airport acquisition opportunities available in Michigan today.
A Historic Airport with Deep Aviation Roots
Meyers Airport carries a distinguished place in Michigan aviation history that sets it apart from generic rural airstrips. The story begins with the Meyers OTW, short for Out To Win, a biplane trainer that put Tecumseh on the aviation map in a significant way. Over 100 OTW aircraft were built right here in Tecumseh, and when the military came looking for trainers, Meyers earned the contract to supply them. The vast majority of those aircraft are still flying today, a testament to the quality of workmanship that defined everything the Meyers team produced.
Following the war, Al Meyers turned his attention to the civilian market with the Meyers MAC-145, the first post-war all-aluminum low-wing aircraft designed for private ownership. Fourteen were produced before Meyers shifted focus to what would become his most celebrated achievement: the Meyers 200. This four-place aircraft, with more than 100 examples produced, built a legendary reputation for exceptional speed and safety that still stands among general aviation enthusiasts today. The Meyers 200 is widely regarded as a reflection of the extraordinary engineering vision and talent that Al Meyers and his entire team brought to their work in Tecumseh. That legacy of serious aircraft design and manufacturing on this exact site reflects the kind of aviation pedigree that does not exist at most small airports, and it speaks to the quality of the bones underlying a facility that is now ready for its next chapter.
The airport currently operates two runways. Runway 18/36 is a paved asphalt surface measuring 2,649 feet by 75 feet at 815 feet MSL, and Runway 9/27 is a turf surface of 1,820 feet by 50 feet, providing both hard-surface and grass runway capability for a mixed fleet of based and transient aircraft. The airport operates on CTAF 122.9, is open to the public, and currently supports 12 based aircraft. The listing acknowledges that the airport's full operational potential is currently constrained by runway condition and trees on an adjacent property, but importantly, the current owner holds the legal right to require removal of those trees, a condition that can be incorporated directly into the purchase agreement. Combined with runway resurfacing, these are clear, actionable improvements with a defined path to implementation that do not require regulatory negotiation or neighbor cooperation beyond what is already legally established.
A Private Airport for Sale in Michigan with Multiple Value Creation Paths
This private airport for sale in Michigan is not a single-use acquisition. The property supports several distinct and complementary revenue streams, any one of which could anchor the business case for the right buyer, and several of which can be pursued simultaneously.
Flight training operations represent one of the clearest near-term opportunities. Once the runway improvements are complete, the airport is well-positioned to support a two- to four-aircraft training fleet generating consistent daily traffic, with an estimated 1,800 to 2,500 annual flight hours producing recurring demand for fuel, hangar space, and aircraft services. The existing hangar inventory, consisting of eight T-hangars and four box hangars, provides immediate income potential through lease-up while also supporting the needs of a training operation without requiring significant upfront capital for new construction.
Hangar leasing and expansion represent additional upside beyond the current inventory. Regional demand for hangar space in Southeast Michigan consistently outpaces supply, and a well-managed, accessible airport with existing infrastructure is positioned to capitalize on that demand through both lease-up of current hangars and future development of additional T-hangar or box hangar units on the available acreage. Fuel sales provide a natural, recurring revenue stream that grows proportionally with aircraft activity, requiring minimal additional infrastructure once baseline operations are established.
Perhaps the most forward-looking opportunity the property presents is in the UAV, drone testing, and advanced air mobility sector. The combination of large controlled acreage, a private airfield environment with managed access, and proximity to Ann Arbor and Detroit creates a compelling profile for aerospace technology companies, university research programs, autonomous systems developers, and advanced air mobility operators seeking a testing and demonstration environment near one of the country's most concentrated innovation corridors. Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, a global leader in aerospace engineering, autonomous vehicles, and robotics research. The broader Detroit metro anchors one of the world's most significant automotive and mobility technology clusters, with major manufacturers and technology companies actively investing in urban air mobility, drone delivery, and autonomous systems at a scale that creates direct demand for controlled test environments like the one this property can provide.
The approximately 50 acres of open land currently under hay production add a passive agricultural income stream that provides cash flow flexibility during any transition or development phase, while preserving optionality for future aviation or technology-related expansion of the airport footprint.
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Southeast Michigan: A Strategic Location in the Midwest Innovation Corridor
The location in Tecumseh places Meyers Airport at an ideal intersection of agricultural Southeast Michigan and the Ann Arbor-Detroit technology and transportation corridor. Tecumseh sits 25 miles south of Ann Arbor, 35 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport (KDTW), approximately one hour from downtown Detroit, and 40 miles north of Toledo, Ohio, positioning the airport within practical reach of multiple major metropolitan markets and their associated aviation demand.
Tecumseh itself is a vibrant Lenawee County community with over 8,600 residents, 300 businesses, and more than 350 acres of parks, trails, and recreational amenities along the River Raisin corridor. The Southern Michigan Railroad Society operates a nearly 14-mile heritage railroad connecting Tecumseh to Clinton through scenic Lenawee County farmland. The Kiwanis Trail links Tecumseh and Adrian along an 8-mile paved recreational corridor. Tecumseh Center for the Arts hosts Broadway productions, national touring artists, and community performances year-round. Tecumseh Brewing Company and the surrounding downtown dining and boutique shopping district anchor an active community life that reflects the kind of livability that attracts and retains skilled workers in any aviation business.
The broader Lenawee County region adds significant recreational and quality-of-life appeal for any operator seeking to attract and retain pilots, mechanics, instructors, and technical staff. Michigan International Speedway in the Irish Hills draws NASCAR fans from across the Midwest each summer. The Pioneer Wine Trail winds through Lenawee County's grape-producing farmland past multiple tasting rooms. Hidden Lake Gardens, spanning 755 acres of MSU botanical garden, arboretum, and conservatory, provides a world-class natural destination just minutes from the airport. The Irish Hills area adds lake recreation, paddling on the River Raisin, and year-round outdoor activities that make the Tecumseh area genuinely desirable as a place to live and work.
For aviation investors, flight school operators, technology companies, and general aviation entrepreneurs who have been searching for a value-add airport acquisition in the Midwest, Meyers Airport offers existing infrastructure, defined improvement opportunities, multiple revenue paths, and a location in one of the most strategically relevant corridors in American general aviation and aerospace innovation.
Contact Ryan Housekeeper with Tranquility at 734-660-3831 or ryanh@tranquilium.com for more details and to arrange a property visit.
Disclaimer: Runway lengths, aviation details, and airstrip information are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified with the FAA.
