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Y87

William B Bolton Airport

Empire, MichiganElevation 944 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 2,600 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,600 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 17163°T
Landing length (LDA)2,400 ft
Displaced threshold200 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35343°T
Landing length (LDA)2,400 ft
Displaced threshold182 ft
Traffic patternLeft
09/27
Dimensions
2,235 x 150 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 09
Displaced threshold217 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27
Displaced threshold270 ft
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

William B Bolton Airport is in Empire, Michigan. Field elevation 944 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLANCE ROMAN
Manager phone231-326-5194
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAY87
SectionalGREEN BAY
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.7914, -86.0032
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›+9 FT FENCE, 90 FT DIST, 125 FT L/R.
›UNEVEN ROLLING TRRN.
›CLSD DEC-MAR & WHEN SN COVD EXC FOR SKI EQUIPPED ACFT, NO SN REMOVAL.
›EMPIRE VILLAGE OFC 231-326-5466, EMPIRE TWP OFC 231-326-5182.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›RWY 35 WIND SOCK 110 FT EAST OF RWY CNTRLN.
›CAMPGROUND ADJACENT TO ARPT; CALL 231-326-5285.
›DEER, BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›ESTABD BFR 1959.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
›RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
›ACTVT LIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. LIRL RWY 17/35 OTS NOV-APR.
›+15 FT ROAD, 105 FT DIST, 125 FT L/R.
›APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR OVR 88 FT TREES, 1760 FT DIST, 100 FT R.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗Y87 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does Y87 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for Y87. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does Y87 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for Y87. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at Y87?
Y87 sits at 944 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for Y87?
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.