6Y9

IFR

PRICKETT-GROOMS FLD

SIDNAW · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,377'
Longest RWY
2,600'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6Y9
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,377'
MSL · field 1,377' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +8 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF 6Y9

6Y9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLNL (KINGS LAND O' LAKES) · 29.9 NM away. Conditions at 6Y9 may differ.

METAR · KLNL

Observed 08:55Z

KLNL 280855Z AUTO 28008G19KT 260V320 10SM OVC008 06/05 A2953 RMK AO2 T00550053
Wind
280° @ 8G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.53 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,111 ft
Ceiling
800 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRAD FREDERICK
Address
7370 BROADMOOR AVE SE, CALEDONIA MI 49316-9510

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
280° · 8 kt
RWY 28
277°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 277° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,377 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored97° / 277°2,600 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1030', pole, 300' from thr, 51' R of cntrln, slope 10
2823', trees, 113' from thr, 40' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
6Y9 · 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
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

  • The airport is near Military Training Route 1639 and IR 609 and underlies Big Bear Military Operations Area. Low level, high speed military aircraft operate in the vicinity.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Pilot shelter access is 1-2-0-0.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed November through May 15 and when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft; the runway is not plowed.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28Runway 28 has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 28The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 11 to 1 over 68 foot trees located 750 feet distant, 20 feet right.Show FAA
  • 10The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 14 to 1 over 82 foot trees, 1174 feet distant, 30 feet left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERThe owner is Southern Houghton County Airport and Heritage Association.Show FAA
  • 10/28The runway is soft when wet; call the airport manager to verify field conditions.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6Y9

Answer card
ICAO
6Y9
Name
PRICKETT-GROOMS FLD
Location
SIDNAW, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,377 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,377 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
280° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Prickett-Grooms Fld sits in Sidnaw, Michigan. Field elevation is 1,377 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 2,600 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field is near Military Training Route 1639 and IR 609. It also lies under Big Bear Military Operations Area. Expect low-level military traffic in the area. Runway 10 and Runway 28 both have displaced-threshold obstacle notes. The runway is reported soft when wet. The airport is closed November through May 15. It is also closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. The runway is not plowed.

No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator before you go. The published remarks also note pilot shelter access code 1-2-0-0. Deer, birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. If you need clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed in the remarks. For a first-time arrival, check field condition, winter closure status and the current Chart Supplement before planning the trip.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Prickett-Grooms Fld (6Y9)?
6Y9 has one runway. It is Runway 10/28 and it is 2,600 ft long with a turf surface.
What is the field elevation at 6Y9?
Field elevation is 1,377 ft MSL. Plan performance with that elevation in mind, especially on warm days.
Is there a tower at Prickett-Grooms Fld?
No. There is no control tower at 6Y9. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
Does 6Y9 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 6Y9. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 6Y9?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Is Prickett-Grooms Fld open in winter?
The airport is closed November through May 15. It is also closed when snow covered except for ski equipped aircraft. The runway is not plowed.
What hazards should I expect on approach to 6Y9?
The airport is near Military Training Route 1639 and IR 609. It also lies under Big Bear Military Operations Area. Expect low-level military traffic. The remarks also call out deer, birds and other wildlife.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 6Y9?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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