4Y4

VFR

LAKES OF THE NORTH

GAYLORD · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,287.2'
Longest RWY
4,212'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 4Y4 LAKES OF THE NORTH showing runway layout — runways 06/24
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4Y4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
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 +6 · X/W 2 kt L

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 23:53Z

KGLR 112353Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP044 T02560144 10267 20217 56007
Wind
210° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,214 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
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

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 6 kt
RWY 24
226°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 226° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,287 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored46° / 226°4,212 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
064', road, 224' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 6
244', 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
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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.

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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 6 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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