Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4Y1
- Coordinates
- 42.5653, -83.8565
- Elevation
- 982 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:23 AM | 09:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunset | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:51 PM | 01:51Z |
Plan a flight from 4Y1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,206 ft × 60 ft · TURF-F- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,206 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVM · Salem | VORTAC | 114.30 | r312° / 14.9 NM |
| PSI · Pontiac | VORTAC | 111.00 | r243° / 16.5 NM |
| FNT · Flint | VORTAC | 116.90 | r197° / 24.6 NM |
| DXO · Detroit | VOR-DME | 113.40 | r320° / 30.3 NM |
| JXN · Jackson | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r060° / 32.4 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VORTAC | 115.70 | r333° / 35.7 NM |
| LAN · Lansing | VORTAC | 110.80 | r109° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4Y1. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 4Y1.
Nearby airports
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 4Y1 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.
About 4Y1
Raether Airport (4Y1) is an airport in Howell, MI, at 982 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,206 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4Y1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 4Y1?
Raether Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,206 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4Y1?
Raether Airport is in Howell, MI, at an elevation of 982 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5653, -83.8565.
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