6D9 Iosco County Airport

Before you fly into 6D9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,605.3'

MSL · field 605.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +13 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 6D9

6D9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOSC (OSCODA/WURTSMITH) · 8.4 NM away. Conditions at 6D9 may differ.

METAR · KOSC

Observed 19:35Z

KOSC 121935Z AUTO 25013G20KT 10SM FEW046 25/13 A2977 RMK AO2

Wind: 250° @ 13G20 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 25°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.77 inHg
Clouds: FEW
Density alt: 2,137 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

6D9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KAPN (ALPENA COUNTY RGNL) · 46.3 NM away. Conditions at 6D9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KAPN 121722Z 1218/1318 25012G22KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 FM130200 25007KT P6SM FEW090 FM131100 24008G18KT P6SM VCSH BKN100

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–13 02:00Z

Wind: 250° at 12 kt gusting 22 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 3,500 ft, Scattered 2,500 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: 3 NM NE
VFR sectional: LAKE HURON
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JAY SAMUELS
Phone: 989-305-0126
Address: 1131 AULERICH RD, EAST TAWAS MI 48730-9565

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN: LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · IREG
SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 13 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 26

250°M

Head/Tail

+13 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
08/26Favored	70° / 250°	4,802 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
08	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	12', tree, 421' from thr, 270' R of cntrln, slope 18
26	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	34', tree, 363' from thr, 278' R of cntrln, slope 4

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 6D9 IOSCO COUNTY in EAST TAWAS, MICHIGAN, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

6D9 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

6D9 · IAP

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
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
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.78

KAPN·Alpena County Regional Airport·46.3 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Iosco County Airport 122.800(989) 362-0052Independent3d ago	$6.87	—	—

Iosco County Airport
122.800(989) 362-0052
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100LL
$6.87
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.78atKAPNAlpena County Regional Airport46.3 nmsave $1.09

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.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; PAPI RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - 122.85.

Other notes

3FOR SVC CALL AMGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6D9

Answer card

ICAO: 6D9
Name: IOSCO COUNTY
Location: EAST TAWAS, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 605.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,605.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 08/26 · 4,802 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 8°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 13 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

Iosco County Airport is in East Tawas, Michigan. The field elevation is 605.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 4,802 ft long and asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The runway headings are 78° and 258° magnetic.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Iosco County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (989) 362-0052 for service.

A few operational notes matter here. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. That is worth keeping in mind on taxi, takeoff and final. Runway 08 and 26 have runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators and medium intensity runway lighting. The remarks also say to contact frequency 122.85 for lighting activation. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you are planning a first arrival, verify current procedures with the airport manager or the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Iosco County Airport (6D9)?

6D9 has one runway, 08/26. It is 4,802 ft long and asphalt.

Is there an ILS at 6D9?

No ILS approaches are published for 6D9. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you fly.

What is the pattern altitude at Iosco County Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is Iosco County Airport towered?

No. 6D9 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Which FBO is on the field at 6D9?

The on-field FBO listed is Iosco County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (989) 362-0052 for service details.

What should I know about lighting at 6D9 at night?

Runway 08 and 26 have runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators and medium intensity runway lighting. The remarks say to contact 122.85 for lighting activation.

Are there wildlife hazards at Iosco County Airport?

Yes. The published remarks say deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan for that on taxi, departure and final.

How do I get clearance delivery for 6D9?

The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the airport manager if you are unsure.

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