Lakes of the North Airport (4Y4), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lakes of the North (4Y4) is a public-use airport in Gaylord, Michigan, serving a single paved runway at 1,287 feet elevation. Business aviation activity here is light, and the field is unattended outside posted hours, with pilot-controlled lighting available on the runway via CTAF. The nearest customs facility is at KCIU, over 82 nautical miles away, so international arrivals need to plan accordingly. A golf course and restaurant sit adjacent to the airfield, and wildlife activity, including deer and large birds, is reported on and around the airport.
Runways
Lakes of the North Airport has one paved runway, 06/24, 4,212 ft long and 40 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lakes of the North Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Chippewa County International (KCIU), 82 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lakes of the North Airport recorded 21 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at 4Y4 is concentrated in August, which saw more operations than any other month in the 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 5 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lakes of the North Airport averages 0.5 days above 90°F in July and 30.5 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76.3°F, and January the coldest, at 23.4°F.
Weather station is 6.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lakes of the North Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The runway slopes upward from east to west, rising approximately 20 feet higher at the west end.
The pilot-controlled lighting for runway 06/24 is activated via CTAF.
Deer and large birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A golf course and restaurant are located adjacent to the airport.
Unmanned aircraft system operations occur in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lakes of the North Airport has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Gaylord Regional (KGLR), 9.50 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at 4Y4?
Lakes of the North (4Y4) has a single paved runway, 06/24, measuring 4,212 feet long and 40 feet wide with an asphalt surface. The runway has a noted upslope from east to west, rising approximately 20 feet higher at the west end. Pilots should factor this grade change into landing and takeoff performance planning at this airport.
Is customs available at Lakes of the North Airport?
Lakes of the North (4Y4) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KCIU, located approximately 82 nautical miles away. Pilots requiring customs clearance on an international itinerary through this airport need to route through KCIU or another designated port of entry beforehand.
What are the operating hours at 4Y4?
Lakes of the North Airport is attended Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1700 and Saturday from 0900 to 1300, local time. Outside these hours the field operates unattended. Runway lighting for 06/24 is pilot-controlled and activated via CTAF, which supports operations after the attended schedule ends.
What wildlife or obstruction hazards should pilots know about at Lakes of the North Airport?
Lakes of the North Airport (4Y4) reports deer and large birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, a factor pilots should weigh during approach and departure. The airport also notes unmanned aircraft system operations in the vicinity. Additionally, runway 06/24 has an upslope from east to west, rising about 20 feet toward the west end.