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6Y9

Prickett-Grooms Field

Sidnaw, MichiganElevation 1,372 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

10/28
Dimensions
2,600 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 1099°T
Displaced threshold400 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 28279°T
Displaced threshold1,000 ft
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Prickett-Grooms Field is in Sidnaw, Michigan. Field elevation 1,372 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBRAD FREDERICK
Manager phone248-761-5615
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6Y9
SectionalGREEN BAY
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.5088, -88.7075
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ARPT CLSD NOV-MAY 15 & WHEN SNOW COVD EXC FOR SKI EQUIPPED ACFT - RWY NOT PLOWED.
›SOUTHERN HOUGHTON COUNTY AIRPORT & HERITAGE ASSOCIATION.
›3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›SOFT WHEN WET - CALL AMGR TO VFY FICON.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›APCH SLP TO DTHR 11:1 OVR 68 FT TREES, 750 FT DIST, 20 FT R.
›APCH SLP TO DTHR 14:1 OVR 82 FT TREES, 1174 DIST, 30 FT L.
›DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›ARPT IS NEAR MTR VR 1639 & IR 609 & UNDERLIES BIG BEAR MOA. LOW LEVEL, HIGH SPEED MIL ACFT OPR IN VCNTY.
›3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›PILOT SHELTER ACES: 1-2-0-0.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗6Y9 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6Y9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6Y9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6Y9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6Y9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6Y9?
6Y9 sits at 1,372 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6Y9?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.