4Y4 Lakes of the North Airport

Before you fly into 4Y4

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,287.2'

MSL · field 1,287.2' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24

H/W +14 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 4Y4

4Y4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGLR (GAYLORD RGNL) · 9.5 NM away. Conditions at 4Y4 may differ.

METAR · KGLR

Observed 17:09Z

KGLR 121709Z AUTO 25015G25KT 10SM BKN029 20/13 A2979 RMK AO2 T02000128

Wind: 250° @ 15G25 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.79 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,357 ft
Ceiling: 2,900 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

4Y4 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTVC (CHERRY CAPITAL) · 31.8 NM away. Conditions at 4Y4 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KTVC 121722Z 1218/1318 24010G20KT P6SM SCT030 FM130800 23009G14KT P6SM VCSH BKN140 PROB30 1314/1315 P6SM -SHRA BKN100 FM131500 22010G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN100

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–13 08:00Z

Wind: 240° at 10 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 3,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 11 NM SW
VFR sectional: LAKE HURON
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DARYN HOOGERHYDE
Phone: 231-585-6000
Address: 5950 SKYTRAILS CT, MANCELONA MI 49659-9174

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN: LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0900-1700
SAT · 0900-1300

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 15 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 24

226°M

Head/Tail

+14 kt

Crosswind

5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24Favored	46° / 226°	4,212 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
06	—	—	—	—	—	—	4', road, 224' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 6
24	—	—	—	—	—	—	4', fence, 201' from thr, 123' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 4Y4 LAKES OF THE NORTH in GAYLORD, MICHIGAN, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

4Y4 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

4Y4 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.40

KHTL·Roscommon County-Blodgett Memorial Airport·34.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.00

KGOV·Crawford County Air Terminal·15.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.40atKHTLRoscommon County-Blodgett Memorial Airport34.3 nm
Jet A$7.00atKGOVCrawford County Air Terminal15.2 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
RWY UPSLOPE FM EAST TO WEST, APRXLY 20 FT HYR ON WEST END.
GOLF CRS & RESTAURANT ADJ.
UAS OPS INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT LIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 4Y4

Answer card

ICAO: 4Y4
Name: LAKES OF THE NORTH
Location: GAYLORD, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 1,287.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,287.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 06/24 · 4,212 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 250° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24

Lakes of the North (4Y4) sits near Gaylord, Michigan. The field elevation is 1,287.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 06/24, at 4,212 ft asphalt. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,287.2 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The runway has low intensity lights. They are activated by the CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Plan on self-briefing and call ahead for any local services before you go. Published remarks also note a golf course and restaurant next to the airport. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The runway slopes up from east to west by about 20 ft. Expect a slight uphill feel on 24 and a downhill rollout on 06. Deer, large birds and unmanned aircraft system activity are also noted in the area. That makes a good visual scan important on arrival and departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 4Y4 Lakes of the North?

The airport has one runway, 06/24. It is 4,212 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does 4Y4 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 4Y4. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Is Lakes of the North towered?

No. 4Y4 is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 4Y4?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published pattern altitude before flight.

What are the runway lighting details at 4Y4?

Runway 06/24 has low intensity runway lights. They are activated by the CTAF.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 4Y4?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What should I watch for on arrival at 4Y4?

The runway slopes up from east to west by about 20 ft. Deer, large birds and unmanned aircraft system operations are also noted in the area.

Who handles clearance delivery for 4Y4?

The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the Chart Supplement before departure.

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