Y30

VFR

PBEAAYE

TOPINABEE · MICHIGAN

Elev
690'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:15Z
VFR sectional · Y30
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Before you fly into Y30
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,690'
MSL · field 690' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF Y30

Y30 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSLH (CHEBOYGAN COUNTY) · 7.5 NM away. Conditions at Y30 may differ.

METAR · KSLH

Observed 23:15Z

KSLH 112315Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A2965 RMK AO2
Wind
260° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.65 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,630 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CRAIG PASSENO
Address
3299 TRYBAN RD, CHEBOYGAN MI 49721-9787

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
260° · 5 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
Y30 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • TREES ALL QUADRANTS.
  • DEER & BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
  • WINTER OPNS SKIS ONLY. NO SNOW REMOVAL.
  • +60 FT WINDSOCK LCTD AT N END.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 0101/19 DSPLCD THLDS MKD WITH CONES.
  • 01APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR OVR 60 FT TREES, 60 FT L/R.
  • 19APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR OVR 60 FT TREES, 55 FT L/R.

Other notes

  • PRVDD OBSTNS IN APCH SFC ARE RMVD/LWRD TO PRVD 20:1 CLNC FM RWY END OR THRS LCTD/MKD TO PRVD 10:1 CLNC OVR OBSTNS.
  • ROPES NOT PRVDD. TIEDOWN FEES APPLY CK WITH MGMT.
  • 01/19RWY SFC ROUGH; UNEVEN TRRN.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · Y30

Answer card
ICAO
Y30
Name
PBEAAYE
Location
TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN
Elevation
690 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,690 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 5 kt
Favored runway now

PBEAAYE (Y30) sits in Topinabee, Michigan. The field elevation is 690 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning an arrival. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern altitude before you go.

The published remarks matter here. The runway surface is rough with uneven terrain. Trees are in all quadrants. Deer and birds are in the vicinity. Winter operations are skis only. No snow removal is provided. Displaced thresholds on runway 01/19 are marked with cones. There is also a 60-foot windsock at the north end. Approach clearance notes mention 60-foot trees near both ends, so pay close attention to the displaced threshold markings and the obstacle picture on final.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current services. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you are planning a first visit, treat this as a short-field, obstacle-aware, seasonal-use airport and verify current surface condition before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Y30 in Topinabee?
The field elevation is 690 ft MSL. That matters here because the airport sits in a wooded area with trees in all quadrants.
Is there a published pattern altitude for Y30?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Does Y30 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Y30. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure changes before departure.
What should I know about the runway at Y30?
The provided remarks say the runway surface is rough with uneven terrain. Runway 01/19 has displaced thresholds marked with cones, so brief the threshold picture carefully before landing.
Are there obstacle concerns on approach to Y30?
Yes. The published remarks call out 60-foot trees near both ends and trees in all quadrants. Plan for a tight visual approach and verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Is Y30 usable in winter?
Winter operations are skis only. No snow removal is provided, so confirm surface conditions and seasonal access with the airport operator before you go.
What frequency do I use at Y30?
CTAF is 122.9. Use that for traffic calls and local coordination since the field is not towered.
Who handles clearance delivery for Y30?
The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Use that number if you need IFR clearance coordination.

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