Y83 Sandusky City Airport

Before you fly into Y83

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,776.9'

MSL · field 776.9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 28

H/W +12 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF Y83

Y83 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBAX (HURON COUNTY MEML) · 20.5 NM away. Conditions at Y83 may differ.

METAR · KBAX

Observed 18:35Z

KBAX 121835Z AUTO 25013G18KT 10SM SCT032 SCT039 23/14 A2983 RMK AO2 T02300144

Wind: 250° @ 13G18 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 14°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 2,035 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Y83 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: CYZR (SARNIA CHRIS HADFIELD) · 36.0 NM away. Conditions at Y83 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 14:00Z–13 02:00Z

TAF CYZR 121340Z 1214/1302 28012G22KT P6SM SCT040 FM130100 28008KT P6SM SKC RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 122000Z

BASEVFR

12 14:00Z–13 01:00Z

Wind: 280° at 12 kt gusting 22 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 4,000 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 N
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DON JOHNSTON
Phone: 810-414-3009
Address: CITY HALL, 26 W SPEAKER ST, SANDUSKY MI 48471-1299

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN: LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0900-1630
SAT-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 28

261°M

Head/Tail

+12 kt

Crosswind

4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28Favored	81° / 261°	3,499 ft	ASPH	Standard L
18/36	171° / 351°	2,271 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
10	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
28	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	17', road, 58' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 3

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 Y83 SANDUSKY CITY in SANDUSKY, MICHIGAN, showing runways 10/28, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10

Y83 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10

Y83 · 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: Major
Power plant repair: Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
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

$5.30

77G·Marlette Township Airport·13.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.85

KFNT·Avflight Flint·49.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Sandusky City Airport 122.800(810) 414-3009 WebsitePhillips 6610d ago	$5.85	—	—

Sandusky City Airport
122.800(810) 414-3009
—
100LL
$5.85
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.30at77GMarlette Township Airport13.9 nmsave $0.55
Jet A$8.85atKFNTAvflight Flint49.3 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

+3 FT EMBANKMENT, 50 FT FM RWY 36 THR; -10 FT DITCH, 100 FT EAST OF RWY 18/36.
DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
FOR AFT HRS ACES TO TRML BLDG CALL AMGR.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

183 FT YELLOW CONES.
363 FT YELLOW CONES.
36APCH RATIO 6:1 TO DTHR OVR 63 FT TREE, 380 FT DIST, 150 FT R.

Other notes

2FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL AMGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Y83

Answer card

ICAO: Y83
Name: SANDUSKY CITY
Location: SANDUSKY, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 776.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,776.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 10/28 · 3,499 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 28

Sandusky City Airport is in Sandusky, Michigan. The field elevation is 776.9 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 10/28 at 3,499 ft. Runway 18/36 is turf and measures 2,271 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Sandusky City Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (810) 414-3009 for current service details.

A few local items matter on first arrival. Deer and large birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 10/28 has medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. There is a 3 ft embankment near runway 36 and a 10 ft ditch east of runway 18/36. Runway 18 and runway 36 are marked with 3 ft yellow cones. The approach to runway 36 also has a tree close in on the right side, so plan your descent and landing sight picture carefully. For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland ARTCC. For after-hours access or service, call the airport manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Y83 Sandusky City Airport?

The longest runway is 10/28 at 3,499 ft. The other runway is 18/36 at 2,271 ft and it is turf.

Does Sandusky City Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for Y83. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Y83?

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

Is Y83 towered or non-towered?

Y83 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Which FBO is on the field at Sandusky City Airport?

Sandusky City Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (810) 414-3009 for current service details.

What runway lighting is available at Y83?

Runway 10/28 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by CTAF.

Are there any runway or obstacle issues at Y83?

Yes. There is a 3 ft embankment near runway 36 and a 10 ft ditch east of runway 18/36. The runway 36 approach also has a tree close in on the right side.

What should I watch for on a first flight into Sandusky City Airport?

Watch for deer and large birds in the area. The field is non-towered, so plan your radio calls on 122.8 and verify any after-hours access with the airport manager.

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