Y98

MVFR

GRAND MARAIS

GRAND MARAIS · MICHIGAN

Elev
838'
Longest RWY
2,800'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into Y98
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,838'
MSL · field 838' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +8 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF Y98

Y98 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KERY (LUCE COUNTY) · 26.7 NM away. Conditions at Y98 may differ.

METAR · KERY

Observed 07:35Z

KERY 280735Z AUTO 17010KT 6SM RA BR OVC012 12/11 A2945 RMK AO2
Wind
170° @ 10 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.45 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,262 ft
Ceiling
1,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
4 NM SE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HEATHER DOBBERSTEIN
Address
PO BOX 430, GRAND MARAIS MI 49839-0430

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 10 kt
RWY 14
131°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 131° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,838 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored131° / 311°2,800 ftTURFStandard L
05/2341° / 221°2,600 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1415', trees, 130' from thr, 62' R of cntrln, slope 8
0520', trees, 70' from thr, 127' 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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
Y98 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • The airport is closed from October 15 to May 15. Runways and roads to the airport are not plowed in winter.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32There are 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 05Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 23There are 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 14There are 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 05Approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERContact the manager by cell phone.Show FAA
  • OWNERContact the owner at the township hall.Show FAA
  • 05/23Runway 05/23 surface is rough.Show FAA
  • 14/32Runway 14/32 surface is rough with areas of sand.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Y98

Answer card
ICAO
Y98
Name
GRAND MARAIS
Location
GRAND MARAIS, MICHIGAN
Elevation
838 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,838 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 2,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
170° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Grand Marais Airport (Y98) sits in Grand Marais, Michigan. Field elevation is 838 ft MSL. It has two turf runways. The longest is 2,800 ft on runway 14/32. Runway 05/23 is 2,600 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,838 ft MSL based on the field elevation, but verify the current published guidance before you go. The airport is closed from October 15 to May 15. Runways and roads are not plowed in winter, so plan for seasonal access limits.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 05/23 is rough. Runway 14/32 is rough too, with areas of sand. There are 3-foot yellow cones marking runway areas and displaced threshold items. Runway 05 has a displaced threshold with a 20 to 1 approach ratio. This is a turf field with short runways, so treat it as a soft-field arrival and departure. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the manager by cell phone or the owner at the township hall for current field status. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Grand Marais (Y98)?
Y98 has two turf runways. The longest is 2,800 ft on 14/32. Runway 05/23 is 2,600 ft.
What is the pattern altitude at Y98?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Grand Marais Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for Y98. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure updates before departure.
Is Grand Marais Airport towered?
No. Y98 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
Which runway should I expect at Y98?
Both runways are turf. Runway 14/32 is the longer one at 2,800 ft. The published remarks also say both runways are rough, with sand on 14/32.
Is Grand Marais Airport open in winter?
No. The airport is closed from October 15 to May 15. Runways and roads to the airport are not plowed in winter.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Y98?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current service status.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at Y98?
Expect a seasonal turf strip with rough surfaces and short runways. Runway 05 has a displaced threshold and the published approach ratio is 20 to 1 to that threshold, so verify your approach path and field condition before committing.

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