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K87Y

Blackhawk Airfield

Madison, WisconsinElevation 920 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 2,814 ft

04/22
Dimensions
2,814 x 57 ft
Surface
Asphalt (poor)
RWY 0440°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 22220°T
Displaced threshold260 ft
09/27
Dimensions
2,150 x 56 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 0989°T
RWY 27270°T
Displaced threshold180 ft
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Blackhawk Airfield is in Madison, Wisconsin. Field elevation 920 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHERYL STRASSMAN
Manager phone(608) 334-4932
AttendedUNATTND
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK87Y
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionWisconsin
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.1049, -89.1855
Distance from city10 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.1
MADISON APP/DEP
A/D
122.7
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MARKINGS FADED.
›MARKINGS FADED.
›CRACKS WITH VEGETATION.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -23C.
›MARKINGS FADED.
›MARKINGS FADED.
›NSTD LIRL; RWY LGTS 2 FT TO 3 FT ABOVE RWY & NSTD SPACING. RWY 09/27 LGTD 1970 FT.
›RWY 09 AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF FARM 3/4 MI EAST.
›DEER & TURKEYS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RWY ENDS OBSTD VISUALLY FM OTRS.
›FOR CD CTC MADISON APP/DEP CON AT 608-249-8240. WHEN MADISON APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›EMAIL ADDRESS: STRASS32@AMERITECH.NET (ALL LOWER CASE)
›APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
›35 FT TREE 45 FT FM THR, 50 FT R.
›40 FT TREES 180 FT FM THR, 100 FT L.
›45 FT TREES 160 FT FM THR, 25L.
›APCH RATIO 10:1 TO DTHR. 48 FT TREES 470 FT FM DTHR, 25 FT L.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗K87Y on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K87Y have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K87Y. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K87Y have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K87Y. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K87Y?
K87Y sits at 920 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K87Y?
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.