Lakes Of The North

4Y4 · Gaylord, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,287 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,212 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
5W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 4Y4. Nearby reporting stations: KGLR (10 NM), KACB (14 NM), KGOV (15 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:14 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise07:21 AM11:21Z
Sunset07:45 PM23:45Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:14 PM00:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:14 PM → 06:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:45 PM → 06:21 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 146°downwind 056°base 326°final 236°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
236° mag · 231° true
Dimensions
4,212 × 40 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 056°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
1,276 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Fence, 4 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 123 ft L of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Low.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CGG 109.80 · TVC 114.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CGG · Grayling VOR 109.80 Terminal r342° / 15.2 NM
TVC · Traverse City VOR/DME 114.60 · 93X High r065° / 32.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
4Y4
Coordinates
44.9118, -84.8753
Elevation
1,287 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
LAKE HURON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
LAN
Attendance
MON-FRI 0900-1700; SAT 0900-1300
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1969/05
Distance from city
11 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT LIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LAKES OF THE NORTH ASSN
5950 SKYTRAILS CT, MANCELONA, MI
231-585-6000
Manager
DARYN HOOGERHYDE
5950 SKYTRAILS CT, MANCELONA, MI
231-585-6000
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY UPSLOPE FM EAST TO WEST, APRXLY 20 FT HYR ON WEST END.
  • GOLF CRS & RESTAURANT ADJ.
  • UAS OPS INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT LIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.

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Also nearby: MI30 Air Park North (private) (5 NM) · D90 Mancelona Municipal (8 NM)

About 4Y4

Lakes Of The North (4Y4) is an airport in Gaylord, MI, at 1,287 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,212 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4Y4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 4Y4 have a control tower?

No. Lakes Of The North is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 4Y4?

Lakes Of The North has 1 runway; the longest is 4,212 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 4Y4?

Lakes Of The North is in Gaylord, MI, at an elevation of 1,287 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.9118, -84.8753.

More about 4Y4

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 4Y4 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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