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K87YAIRPORT

Blackhawk Airfield

Madison, Wisconsin

VFR2 Active NOTAMsUpdated 2h ago920 ft MSL

2

Runways

2

Frequencies

2

Procedures

2

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

K87Y

FAA

87Y

Elevation

920 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

2

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

43.105, -89.186

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

920 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

43.1049, -89.1855

Current Weather

METAR KMSN 131653Z 34012G23KT 10SM BKN043 14/04 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND 34029/1625 SLP171 T01390039

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

340° at 12 kt G23

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

13.9°C

Dewpoint

3.9°C

Altimeter

1017.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KMSN (9 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at K87Y. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing West
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Lake in the Hills

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

75 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
04/222,814 ft57 ftASP-
09/272,203 ft56 ftASP-

Frequencies

A (1)UNIC (1)
TypeFrequencyName
A/D120.1MADISON APP/DEP
UNIC122.7CTAF/UNICOM

Active NOTAMs

2 ActiveDOM: 1FDC: 1

87Y 26/069

2026-05-07 09:59 2026-06-21 04:59

6/7715

2026-05-04 15:23 2026-12-14 15:23

IFR Procedures

1 STARs, 1 Approaches

VOR-AVOR-A

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K87Y Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Blackhawk Airfield (K87Y) is a airport located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 920 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.1049°N, 89.1855°W.

Runways

Blackhawk Airfield has 2 runways. The longest runway (04/22) measures 2,814 feet by 57 feet with a asp surface. Other runways include 09/27 (2,203 ft, ASP).

Communications & Operations

Blackhawk Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 2 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Instrument Procedures

Blackhawk Airfield has 2 published instrument flight procedures, including 1 approach. These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Blackhawk Airfield, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at Blackhawk Airfield 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 K87Y?

K87Y is the ICAO identifier for Blackhawk Airfield, a public-use airport located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.

How many runways does Blackhawk Airfield have?

Blackhawk Airfield (K87Y) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of K87Y?

The field elevation of Blackhawk Airfield is 920 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at K87Y?

No fuel types are currently listed for Blackhawk Airfield. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at K87Y?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at K87Y?

There are currently 2 active NOTAMs for Blackhawk Airfield. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for K87Y?

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Where is Blackhawk Airfield located?

Blackhawk Airfield (K87Y) is located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, at an elevation of 920 ft MSL.

Does K87Y have weather cameras?

K87Y does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:47 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:53 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 04:53 PM UTC