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6Y8

Welke Airport

Beaver Island, MichiganElevation 664 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,500 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,512 x 30 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 0989°T
Displaced threshold490 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27269°T
Displaced threshold240 ft
Traffic patternLeft
17/35
Dimensions
3,500 x 140 ft
Surface
Turf (poor)
RWY 17173°T
Displaced threshold200 ft
RWY 35353°T
Displaced threshold1,305 ft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Welke Airport is in Beaver Island, Michigan. Field elevation 664 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerPAUL WELKE
Manager phone231-675-5297
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6Y8
SectionalGREEN BAY
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.7205, -85.5189
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›QUARRY, DIRT PILES, & EQPT 165 FT NORTH OF AER 09 & 0-500 FT NORTH OF AER 17.
›HOME 231-448-2374.
›RESIDES ON ARPT PREMISES.
›15 FT ROAD, 160 FT DIST, 125 FT L/R.
›NSTD LIRL DUE TO LCTN 87 FT L & R OF CNTRLN.
›PRVDD THRS APROPLY MKD & WBRBN.
›10-15 FT DROP OFF NORTH OF AER 17.
›APCH RATIO 8:1 TO DTHR.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
›ROUGH ROLLING TRRN WITH BARE SPOTS & LOOSE STONES.
›DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›APCH RATIO 15:1 TO DTHR.
›APCH RATIO 7:1 TO DTHR.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›NSTD LIRL RWY 09/27 NOT FOR PUB USE EXC WITH PRIOR APVL - CALL AMGR.
›15 FT ROAD, 90 FT DIST, 125 FT R.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗6Y8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6Y8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6Y8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6Y8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6Y8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6Y8?
6Y8 sits at 664 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6Y8?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.