Y83 Sandusky City Airport

Before you fly into Y83

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,776.9'

MSL · field 776.9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +9 · X/W 6 kt R

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 12:55Z

KBAX 281255Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM OVC013 16/14 A2966 RMK AO2 T01600141

Wind: 210° @ 11 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 14°C
Altimeter: 29.66 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,406 ft
Ceiling: 1,300 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

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 28 08:00Z–28 20:00Z

TAF CYZR 280740Z 2808/2820 17020G30KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 2808/2815 5SM -RA BR OVC020 FM281500 23015G25KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 2815/2817 BKN020 FM281800 27010G20KT P6SM SCT030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 281400Z

BASEMVFR

28 08:00Z–28 15:00Z

Wind: 170° at 20 kt gusting 30 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 3,000 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

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

210° · 11 kt

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RWY 18

171°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28	81° / 261°	3,499 ft	ASPH	Standard L
18/36Favored	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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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

$5.00

98G·Sebewaing Township Airport·31.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$9.37

KFNT·Avflight Flint·49.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Sandusky City Airport 122.800(810) 414-3009 WebsitePhillips 6614d ago	$5.85	—	—

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.00at98GSebewaing Township Airport31.6 nmsave $0.85
Jet A$9.37atKFNTAvflight Flint49.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

There is a 3 foot embankment 50 feet from runway 36 threshold and a 10 foot ditch 100 feet east of runway 18/36.Show FAA
Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA
For after hours access to the terminal building call the airport manager.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18Runway 18 end is marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
36Runway 36 end is marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
36The approach slope ratio is 6 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 63 foot tree located 380 feet from the runway, 150 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

2For service after hours call the airport manager.Show FAA

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: MVFR
Current wind: 210° at 11 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

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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