The Bois Blanc Island Airport (6Y1) is a self-service facility providing private and charter flight access to the island. All visitors are expected to abide by airport rules and regulations.
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Bois Blanc Island Airport (6Y1)
The Bois Blanc Island Airport (6Y1) sits at an elevation of 664 feet in the Straits of Mackinac on Lake Huron, southeast of Mackinac Island and north of Cheboygan, just 3 miles Northwest of Pointe Aux Pins on Bois Blanc Island, Michigan. The island is approximately 12 miles long and 6 miles wide with 6 inland lakes. Much of the island is state-owned forest lands.
With 3,498 x 75 feet of paved asphalt, lighted runways 10 and 28 provide vital lifelines for year-round and seasonal island residents and visitors, especially during the winter months when the ferry doesn’t run from Cheboygan. Major commercial airlines do not land here.
From May through November, Plaunt Transportation provides passenger, freight, personal and commercial vehicle ferry service from Cheboygan, while the BBI Airport provides private and charter plane access to the island year-round. There are no paved roads on the island, but the maintained county gravel road extends from the northeast corner to the western end of the island.
There are no courtesy bicycles or cars available for use at the airport. There is no Uber or Lyft service on the island. However, Boblo Island Rentals has Side-by-Sides and Snowmobiles for rent, and they will deliver to and pick up from the airport. Boblo Style has bicycles for rent which they will also deliver to and pick up from the airport. Additionally, BBI Island Services is available for on-island transportation needs. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Services available for visitors to the island are quite limited. From May through November, the The Outpost, located 4 miles from the airport, offers limited dine-in options (sometimes lunch and dinner; at other times dinner only depending day of week and time of season) and has a limited array of grocery and other staple items available for sale. The Island Tavern is located 7 miles from the airport, and offers lunch and dinner. The Hideaway provides year-round bed and breakfast services and is 6 miles from the airport. Other island homes are available for rent (BBI Rentals).
If you can’t live without something, bring it with you—there are no guarantees you will find what you need on the island!
Information for Pilots
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Pilots have 24/7 code access to the unattended heated terminal building. Overnight stays in the terminal building are only permitted in the Pilot Lounge, and only when weather or mechanical issues prevent safe departure from the island. If an overnight stay is otherwise desired, the airport campground area must be used.
WiFi, smart TV, self-serve coffee, a mini fridge, microwave, seating area, restroom, and a small pilot lounge with a futon are available. There is no shower, and no laundry facilities.
During the winter months, pilots are advised to contact the Snowplow Operator or Airport Manager to verify runway conditions.
Local calls can be made from a courtesy phone located in the terminal breezeway. A first-aid kit, and an AED are also available.
Airplane tie-down kits are available in the pilot’s lounge. Pilots may park their aircraft in the grass around the terminal apron only. Please do not park or tie-down your airplane at any other location.
There are no takeoff, landing, or tie-down fees. There is no mechanic or fuel on site.
There are no courtesy bicycles or vehicles available for use. Please see Island Resourcespage for more information.
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FAA Identifier: 6Y1
Lat/Long:
45-45-58.6716N 084-30-13.7302W
45-45.977860N 084-30.228837W
45.7662977, -.84.5028139
Elevation: 664 ft / 202.4 m
Variation: 06W
From City: 3 miles NW of Pointe Aux Pins, MI
Time Zone: UTC -4
Zip Code: 49775
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Airport Use: Open to the public
Activation Date: 04/1970
Control Tower: No
ARTCC: Minneapolis Center
FSS: Lansing Flight Service Station
Attendance: Unattended
Wind Indicator: Lighted
Segmented Circle: No
Lights: ACTVT REIL RWY 28; PAPI RWY 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF
Beacon: White-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
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CTAF: 122.9
WX AWOS-3 at SLH (7 nm S): 118.175 (231-627-4671)
WX AWOS-3 at MCD (8 nm NW): 118.275 (906-847-3778)
WX ASOS at PLN (17 nm SW): 119.025 (231-539-7700)
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PLNr046/10.6 - PELLSTON VORTAC - 111.80 Freq - 06W Var
SSMr195/39.5 - SAULT STE MARIE VOR/DME - 112.20 Freq - 04W Var
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Dimensions: 3498 x 75 ft / 0166 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
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Latitude: 45-46.006003N
Longitude: 084-30.638130W
Elevation: 664.0 ft
Traffic Pattern: Left
Runway Heading: 102 magnetic, 096 true
Markings: Non-precision, in good condition
Runway End Identifier Lights: No
Touchdown Point: Yes, no lights
Obstructions: 85 ft trees, 1900 ft from runway, 20:1 slope to clear
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Latitude: 45-45.949715N
Longitude: 084-29.819542W
Elevation: 641.6 ft
Traffic Pattern: Left
Runway Heading: 282 magnetic, 276 true
Markings: Non-precision, in good condition
Visual Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (4.00 degrees glide path)
Runway End Identifier Lights: Yes
Touchdown Point: Yes, no lights
Obstructions: 81 ft trees, 2331 ft from runway, 26:1 slope to clear
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DEER AND BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT
TO VFY FLD CONDS CALL AMGR
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588