5Y2

MVFR

HOUGHTON LAKE STATE

HOUGHTON LAKE HEIGHTS · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,165'
Longest RWY
2,750'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5Y2
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,165'
MSL · field 1,165' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +5 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF 5Y2

5Y2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHTL (ROSCOMMON COUNTY/BLODGETT MEML) · 5.5 NM away. Conditions at 5Y2 may differ.

METAR · KHTL

Observed 09:53Z

KHTL 280953Z AUTO 22009G17KT 10SM OVC017 15/13 A2955 RMK AO2 RAB0858E10 SLP005 P0000 T01500133
Wind
220° @ 9G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.55 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,903 ft
Ceiling
1,700 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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS AMBROSE
Address
125 CRISTI LN, HOUGHTON LAKE MI 48629-9683

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° · 9 kt
RWY 16
155°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 155° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,165 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored155° / 335°2,750 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1653', tree, 0' from thr, 77' R of cntrln, slope 0
3423', trees, 64' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 2

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
5Y2 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

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
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is irregular. Contact the airport manager at 616-540-1324 to verify conditions.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 34Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 16Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. Approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 34Approach ratio is 18 to 1 to the displaced threshold over plus 88-foot trees, 1795 feet distance, 20 feet left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Non-compliance with FAR 157.Show FAA
  • Pilots must support ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5Y2

Answer card
ICAO
5Y2
Name
HOUGHTON LAKE STATE
Location
HOUGHTON LAKE HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,165 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,165 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 2,750 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Houghton Lake State Airport sits in Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan. Field elevation is 1,165 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 2,750 ft of turf. That is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local guidance says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 2,165 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The published remarks matter here. Both runway ends have marked displaced thresholds with cone markings. The approach paths also have obstruction notes, including trees near Runway 34 and a steep obstruction profile on Runway 16. Pilots must support ropes. Snow removal is irregular, so check conditions before you go. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport manager at 616-540-1324 for field condition updates. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. This is a turf strip with published obstruction notes, so a first-time pilot should plan a careful look at runway condition, threshold markings and wind before committing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Houghton Lake State Airport (5Y2)?
The airport has one runway, 16/34. It is 2,750 ft long. It is a turf runway.
Is there an ILS at 5Y2?
No ILS approaches are published for 5Y2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at Houghton Lake State Airport?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 5Y2. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement or local airport guidance before arrival.
Does 5Y2 have a control tower?
No. 5Y2 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What runway should I expect at Houghton Lake State Airport?
There is one runway on the field. Runway 16/34 is marked with magnetic headings 160° and 340°.
Are there any runway obstructions at 5Y2?
Yes. The published remarks note obstruction issues on both ends. Runway 34 has trees near the approach path. Runway 16 has a steep obstruction profile to the displaced threshold.
Is snow removal reliable at Houghton Lake State Airport?
No. The published remarks say snow removal is irregular. Call the airport manager at 616-540-1324 to verify conditions before departure.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 5Y2?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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