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KY87AIRPORT

William B Bolton Airport

Empire, Michigan

VFRUpdated 2h ago944 ft MSL

2

Runways

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KY87

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

44.7914, -86.0032

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KFKS 131935Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM SCT047 OVC060 07/03 A2998 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

330° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

7°C

Dewpoint

3°C

Altimeter

1015.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KFKS (15 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 19:35Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09/272,235 ft150 ftTURF-F-
17/352,600 ft50 ftASPH-P-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9WILLIAM B BOLTON

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for KY87.

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KY87 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

William B Bolton Airport (KY87) 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 44.7914°N, 86.0032°W.

Runways

William B Bolton Airport has 2 runways. The longest runway (09/27) measures 2,235 feet by 150 feet with a turf-f surface. Other runways include 17/35 (2,600 ft, ASPH-P).

Communications & Operations

William B Bolton Airport 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 Airport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KY87?

KY87 is the ICAO identifier for William B Bolton Airport, a public-use airport located in Empire, Michigan, United States.

How many runways does William B Bolton Airport have?

William B Bolton Airport (KY87) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KY87?

The field elevation of William B Bolton Airport is 944 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KY87?

No fuel types are currently listed for William B Bolton Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at KY87?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at KY87?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for William B Bolton Airport.

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Where is William B Bolton Airport located?

William B Bolton Airport (KY87) 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 5, 11:50 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 07:35 PM UTC