Y89

VFR

KALKASKA CITY

KALKASKA · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,029'
Longest RWY
3,500'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into Y89
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,029'
MSL · field 1,029' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +0 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF Y89

Y89 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KACB (ANTRIM COUNTY) · 15.8 NM away. Conditions at Y89 may differ.

METAR · KACB

Observed 08:55Z

KACB 280855Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM RA BKN042 BKN050 OVC070 14/12 A2950 RMK AO2 T01370122
Wind
190° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.50 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,677 ft
Ceiling
4,200 ft AGL
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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
AARON POPA
Address
200 HYDE ST, KALKASKA MI 49646-8253

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° · 4 kt
RWY 10
102°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 102° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,029 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored102° / 282°3,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box left(3°)30', tree, 590' from thr, 165' R of cntrln, slope 13
28PAPI 2-box left(4°)79', tree, 1502' from thr, 197' R of cntrln, slope 16

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
Y89 · 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
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Overnight fee.Show FAA
  • The administration building and phone are 300 feet west of the aircraft parking area in the Transit Authority office. Access requires pressing 5, then 3-2 simultaneously, then 1.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated on runways 10 and 28. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 10 and 28 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pilots must supply ropes.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport physical address is 1325 Island Lake Road, Kalkaska, Michigan 49646.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor field conditions after hours call 231-384-2201.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Y89

Answer card
ICAO
Y89
Name
KALKASKA CITY
Location
KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,029 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,029 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Kalkaska City Airport is in Kalkaska, Michigan. The field elevation is 1,029 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 3,500 ft asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport remarks also note deer and birds in the area. That matters here. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Lighting is pilot-controlled by CTAF. PAPI is available on both runway ends. If you need field conditions after hours, call the manager at 231-384-2201. The administration building and phone are 300 feet west of the aircraft parking area in the Transit Authority office. Access requires the listed keypad sequence. Pilots must supply ropes. An overnight fee is published in the remarks. Verify the current details before you stay. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Y89 Kalkaska City Airport?
Y89 has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 3,500 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there an ILS at Kalkaska City Airport (Y89)?
No ILS approaches are published for Y89. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Y89?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Y89 towered or non-towered?
Y89 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What lighting is available at Kalkaska City Airport?
Runway 10 and 28 have medium intensity runway lights. They are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is also available on both runway ends.
Which FBOs are on the field at Y89?
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.
Are there any operational hazards at Y89?
Yes. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Plan for wildlife on taxi, takeoff and landing.
How do I get field conditions or after-hours contact at Y89?
The published remarks say to call 231-384-2201 for field conditions after hours. The administration building and phone are 300 feet west of the aircraft parking area in the Transit Authority office.

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