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Houghton Lake State Airport

ICAO 5Y2🇺🇸 Houghton Lake Heights
Coordinates
44.3292°N, 84.7917°W
Elevation
1,165 ft (355 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
21:17
Civil dusk
21:52

About 15h 2m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Houghton Lake State Airport

Houghton Lake State Airport

Houghton Lake Airport, known formally as Houghton Lake State Airport, is a state-owned public airport located in Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is in the community of Houghton Lake Heights within Roscommon Township. The airport is named after the nearby Houghton Lake just east of the airport, and it is also included within the census-designated place of Houghton Lake.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 34▸ displaced2,750 ft / 838 m104 ftTurf-fUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Houghton Lake State Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Houghton Lake State Airport located?

Houghton Lake State Airport is small airport located in Houghton Lake Heights, United States, at an elevation of 1,165 ft (355 m).

How many runways does Houghton Lake State Airport have?

Houghton Lake State Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,750 ft / 838 m.

What time zone is Houghton Lake State Airport in?

Houghton Lake State Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Houghton Lake State Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Houghton Lake State Airport is approximately 6.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Houghton Lake State Airport?

The nearest airport to Houghton Lake State Airport is Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL), about 5.5 nm to the ene, followed by Moorestown Airpark and Roscommon Conservation Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Houghton Lake State Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.