5Y1

VFR

ALBERT J LINDBERG

HESSEL · MICHIGAN

Elev
760'
Longest RWY
3,700'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5Y1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,760'
MSL · field 760' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +8 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 5Y1

5Y1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCIU (CHIPPEWA COUNTY INTL) · 13.1 NM away. Conditions at 5Y1 may differ.

METAR · KCIU

Observed 06:56Z

KCIU 280656Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM -RA OVC043 10/06 A2953 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE RAE26B47 SLP998 P0000 T01000061
Wind
120° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.53 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
826 ft
Ceiling
4,300 ft AGL
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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZYZ · TORONTO
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH BAKER
Address
PO BOX 367, CEDARVILLE MI 49719-0367

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 9 kt
RWY 09
091°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 091° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,760 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored91° / 271°3,700 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(4°)15', road, 258' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 3
27PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)45', trees, 676' from thr, 170' R of cntrln, slope 10

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
5Y1 · 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
100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • For flight information services call the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is active on runways 09 and 27; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 09 and 27 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor aviation gasoline call 989-513-2207.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway 27 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 09Runway 09 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 09Approach slope ratio is 17 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 09.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERMax Heil is the assistant manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5Y1

Answer card
ICAO
5Y1
Name
ALBERT J LINDBERG
Location
HESSEL, MICHIGAN
Elevation
760 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,760 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Albert J Lindberg Airport sits in Hessel, Michigan. The field elevation is 760 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,700 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport is VFR only. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or the airport manager tells you otherwise. Runway 09 and runway 27 both have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are on both ends. They are controlled by CTAF. Published remarks also note faded runway markings on both 09 and 27.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. For aviation gasoline, the published remarks give a phone number to call. For flight information services, contact the airport manager. Wildlife is a real factor here. Deer, birds and other animals are reported on and near the airport. Runway 09 also has a published approach slope note to the displaced threshold, so brief that end carefully before you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Albert J Lindberg Airport (5Y1)?
The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,700 ft long and asphalt paved.
Does 5Y1 have a control tower?
No. 5Y1 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at Albert J Lindberg Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for 5Y1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 5Y1?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or airport manager gives a different value.
What runway lighting is available at 5Y1?
Runways 09 and 27 have PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. The lights are controlled on CTAF.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Albert J Lindberg Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Is 5Y1 VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only. Plan accordingly and verify current conditions before departure.
What should I watch for when landing at 5Y1?
Watch for deer, birds and other wildlife on and near the airport. Runway markings on 09 and 27 are faded, so give yourself extra time to identify the pavement and threshold cues.

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