5M6

MVFR

SUGAR SPRINGS AIRPARK

GLADWIN · MICHIGAN

Elev
953'
Longest RWY
3,800'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5M6
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,953'
MSL · field 953' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +6 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 5M6

5M6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGDW (GLADWIN ZETTEL MEML) · 10.3 NM away. Conditions at 5M6 may differ.

METAR · KGDW

Observed 11:35Z

KGDW 281135Z AUTO 22008G18KT 10SM OVC012 15/14 A2960 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 8G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,579 ft
Ceiling
1,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
10 NM N
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN HORTON
Address
5477 WORTHINGTON CT, GLADWIN MI 48624-8120

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 8 kt
RWY 27
261°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 261° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,953 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored81° / 261°3,800 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0911', tree, 126' from thr, 112' R of cntrln, slope 11
2753', tree, 0' from thr, 125' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5M6 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Frequent ultralight activity occurs in the morning and evening.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runway 09 has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 27Runway 27 has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided any environmental actions be resolved before construction and comply with the National Environmental Policy Act.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5M6

Answer card
ICAO
5M6
Name
SUGAR SPRINGS AIRPARK
Location
GLADWIN, MICHIGAN
Elevation
953 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,953 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Sugar Springs Airpark is in Gladwin, Michigan. The field elevation is 953 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,800 ft of turf, with magnetic headings 86° and 266°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The published remarks also call out frequent ultralight activity in the morning and evening. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on departure and in the pattern.

Runway 09/27 is closed when snow covered except for ski-equipped aircraft. Runway 09 has 3 ft yellow cones. Runway 27 has 3 ft yellow cones. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts, so plan to confirm services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. This is a non-towered turf strip, so a good radio scan and traffic lookout matter more than usual.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Sugar Springs Airpark (5M6)?
5M6 has one runway. It is Runway 09/27 and it is 3,800 ft long with a turf surface.
Is Sugar Springs Airpark towered?
No. Sugar Springs Airpark is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the field elevation at 5M6?
The field elevation is 953 ft MSL. Use that when you are planning density altitude and pattern work.
What is the pattern altitude at Sugar Springs Airpark?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 5M6. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flight.
Does 5M6 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Sugar Springs Airpark. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Can you use Runway 09/27 at Sugar Springs Airpark in winter?
Runway 09/27 is closed when snow covered except for ski-equipped aircraft. Plan accordingly and confirm conditions before departure.
Are there FBOs on the field at 5M6?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the FBO directly by phone for current service availability.
What operational hazards should I watch for at Sugar Springs Airpark?
The published remarks call out frequent ultralight activity in the morning and evening. Deer and large birds are also reported on and near the airport, so keep a close lookout in the pattern and on rollout.

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