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Y87AIRPORT

WILLIAM B BOLTON

EMPIRE, Michigan

VFR2 Active NOTAMsUpdated 2h ago944 ft MSL

2

Runways

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

2

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

Y87

Elevation

944 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

44.791, -86.003

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

944 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

44.7905, -86.0028

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KFKS 220736Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM OVC110 A3029 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

100° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Altimeter

1025.80 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KFKS (15 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 07:36Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09/272,235 ft150 ftTURF-
17/352,600 ft50 ftASPHLOW

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9WILLIAM B BOLTON

Active NOTAMs

2 ActiveDOM: 2

Y87 26/291

2026-05-21 12:002026-10-31 22:00

05/291

2026-05-21 12:002026-10-31 22:00

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Y87 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

WILLIAM B BOLTON (Y87) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in EMPIRE, Michigan, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 944 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 44.7905°N, 86.0028°W.

Runways

WILLIAM B BOLTON has 2 runways. The longest runway (09/27) measures 2,235 feet by 150 feet with a turf surface. Other runways include 17/35 (2,600 ft, ASPH).

Communications & Operations

WILLIAM B BOLTON is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at WILLIAM B BOLTON is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 2 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Y87?

Y87 is the ICAO identifier for WILLIAM B BOLTON, a public-use airport located in EMPIRE, Michigan, United States.

How many runways does WILLIAM B BOLTON have?

WILLIAM B BOLTON (Y87) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of Y87?

The field elevation of WILLIAM B BOLTON is 944 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at Y87?

No fuel types are currently listed for WILLIAM B BOLTON. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at Y87?

The current flight category at WILLIAM B BOLTON is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at Y87?

There are currently 2 active NOTAMs for WILLIAM B BOLTON. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for Y87?

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Where is WILLIAM B BOLTON located?

WILLIAM B BOLTON (Y87) is located in EMPIRE, Michigan, United States, at an elevation of 944 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 04:51 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 07:36 AM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 22, 07:36 AM UTC