6Y6

MVFR

ST HELEN

ST HELEN · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,198'
Longest RWY
2,600'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6Y6
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,198'
MSL · field 1,198' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 6Y6

6Y6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHTL (ROSCOMMON COUNTY/BLODGETT MEML) · 11.5 NM away. Conditions at 6Y6 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
1,944 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 SE
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT COULTER
Address
9376 ROSE DR, SAINT HELEN MI 48656-9355

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 18
175°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,198 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored175° / 355°2,600 ftTURFStandard L
12/30110° / 290°2,600 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1825', trees, 60' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 2
3618', road, 40' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 2
1267', trees, 195' from thr, 30' R of cntrln, slope 2
3015', road, 0' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
6Y6 · 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
  • The airport is closed December through March and when snow covered.Show FAA
  • Hangars are located 135 feet west of the Runway 18/36 centerline.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30Runway 30 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 12Runway 12 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 and its displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 36The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 30The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 12The approach ratio is 6 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 64-foot tree located 1030 feet from the threshold and 95 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 18The approach ratio is 19 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 71-foot tree located 1398 feet from the threshold and 10 feet to the right.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6Y6

Answer card
ICAO
6Y6
Name
ST HELEN
Location
ST HELEN, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,198 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,198 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

St Helen (6Y6) sits in St Helen, Michigan. Field elevation is 1,198 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 2,600 ft. Both runways are turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is closed December through March and when snow covered. Check status before you launch. Published remarks also call out displaced thresholds marked with 3-foot yellow cones. Runway 12 has a tree near the approach path. Runway 18 has a tree near the approach path as well. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport.

There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. This is a non-towered turf field with seasonal closure and obstacle notes that matter on short final. A first-time pilot should review the current Chart Supplement, confirm runway condition and pay close attention to the displaced thresholds and wildlife.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 6Y6?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is there an ILS approach at St Helen (6Y6)?
No ILS approaches are published for 6Y6. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Is 6Y6 towered or non-towered?
6Y6 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at 6Y6?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 2,600 ft. The airport also has runway 12/30 at 2,600 ft.
Which runway thresholds are displaced at 6Y6?
Published remarks note displaced thresholds on runways 12, 18, 30 and 36. They are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.
Are there any obstacle concerns on approach to 6Y6?
Yes. The remarks call out a 64-foot tree near the approach to runway 12. A 71-foot tree is near the approach to runway 18. The published approach ratios to the displaced thresholds are also listed in the Chart Supplement.
Is 6Y6 open year-round?
No. The airport is closed December through March and when snow covered. Verify current status with the airport operator before departure.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 6Y6?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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