William B Bolton (Y87)
Non-towered public-use airport serving Empire, Michigan, at 944 ft elevation.
Elevation944 ft
ControlNon-towered
Longest runway2,600 ft
Magnetic variation4° W
Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| CTAF | 122.9 |
|---|
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,600 × 50 ft | Asphalt | Low intensity |
| 09/27 | 2,235 × 150 ft | Turf |
No fuel listed. Sectional: Green Bay.
Runway diagram
Drawn to scale from FAA runway-end data, true north up. White bars mark displaced thresholds. Not for navigation: use the official FAA airport diagram and Chart Supplement.
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for Y87: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around Y87 for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 1985. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.