Y59

IFR

SIX MILE

FRANKFORT · MICHIGAN

Elev
755'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
VFR sectional · Y59
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Before you fly into Y59
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,755'
MSL · field 755' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF Y59

Y59 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFKS (FRANKFORT DOW MEML FLD) · 5.9 NM away. Conditions at Y59 may differ.

METAR · KFKS

Observed 07:35Z

KFKS 280735Z AUTO 19017G25KT 10SM BKN005 OVC008 14/13 A2950 RMK AO2
Wind
190° @ 17G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.50 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,337 ft
Ceiling
500 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
7 NM SE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ELIZABETH EVANS
Address
PO BOX 89, BENZONIA MI 49616-0089

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
190° · 17 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
Y59 · 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
  • Not published

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

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Y59

Answer card
ICAO
Y59
Name
SIX MILE
Location
FRANKFORT, MICHIGAN
Elevation
755 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,755 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
IFR
Current wind
190° at 17 kt
Favored runway now

Six Mile (Y59) is in Frankfort, Michigan. The field elevation is 755 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts, so check the current Chart Supplement before planning any arrival or departure. 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 reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,755 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

One published remark matters for planning. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Since no runway data is listed here, treat this as a field where current published information matters before you go. Verify the latest airport data, especially if you need a specific runway, instrument procedure, or services on the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Y59 Six Mile?
The field elevation is 755 ft MSL. Use that number when you are checking density altitude, pattern planning, or performance.
Is there a control tower at Six Mile (Y59)?
No. The airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and keep a sharp scan in the pattern.
What is the pattern altitude at Y59?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published value before flying in.
Are there any runways listed at Y59?
No runways are listed in the provided facts. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you plan an arrival or departure.
Does Y59 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for this field. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach information before you go.
What frequency do I use at Six Mile?
CTAF is 122.9. Use it for position reports and traffic awareness at this non-towered field.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Y59?
The published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Confirm the current procedure with the Chart Supplement before departure.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Y59?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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