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Y87AIRPORT

WILLIAM B BOLTON

EMPIRE, Michigan

944 ft MSL

2

Runways

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

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

— — —Updated

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
09/2709 / 272,235 ft150 ftTURF---
17/3517 / 352,600 ft50 ftASPHLOW
SW (Single Wheel) 12,000 lbs
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Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
CTAF122.9WILLIAM B BOLTONACTVT LIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. LIRL RWY 17/35 OTS NOV-APR.-CTAF-

Airport Remarks

  • ESTABD BFR 1959.
  • CAMPGROUND ADJACENT TO ARPT; CALL 231-326-5285.
  • RWY 35 WIND SOCK 110 FT EAST OF RWY CNTRLN.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • DEER, BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ACTVT LIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. LIRL RWY 17/35 OTS NOV-APR.
  • EMPIRE VILLAGE OFC 231-326-5466, EMPIRE TWP OFC 231-326-5182.
  • CLSD DEC-MAR & WHEN SN COVD EXC FOR SKI EQUIPPED ACFT, NO SN REMOVAL.
  • +9 FT FENCE, 90 FT DIST, 125 FT L/R.
  • +15 FT ROAD, 105 FT DIST, 125 FT L/R.
  • RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
  • APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR OVR 88 FT TREES, 1760 FT DIST, 100 FT R.
  • UNEVEN ROLLING TRRN.

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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.

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 is the longest runway at Y87?

The longest runway at WILLIAM B BOLTON is 2,600 feet long.

How much weight can the main runway at Y87 support?

The main runway at WILLIAM B BOLTON supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 12,000 lbs.

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 Jul 15, 08:13 PM UTC