FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025
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(Y87) William B Bolton Airport
1 rating | 1 review
Empire, MI
(231) 326-5194
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities
Local Attractions
Local Activities
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Hotels and Lodging
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Empire Campgrounds
Sleeping Bear sand dunes
Joe's Friendly Tavern
(231) 326-5506
La Becasse
(231) 334-3944
Village Inn
(231) 326-5101
Homestead
(231) 334-5000
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Empire Campgrounds
Sleeping Bear sand dunes
Joe's Friendly Tavern
La Becasse
Village Inn
Homestead
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Runway 17/35
Dimensions:
2,600 × 50 ft
(792 × 15 m)
(792 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 13,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Low
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 17 | 35 |
| Elevation: | 937 ft | 928 ft |
| Heading: | 167° magnetic 163° true | 347° magnetic 343° true |
| Gradient: | 0.35% down | 0.35% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Good condition | basic, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | 200 ft | 182 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Trees, Both-Sides, 10 ft high, 200 ft from end | Brush, 19 ft Right ft of center, 16 ft high, 380 ft from end, 11:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | +9 Ft Fence, 90 Ft Dist, 125 Ft L/R. FAA Ctlg Obstn Exceeds A 45 Deg Slp. FAA | +15 Ft Road, 105 Ft Dist, 125 Ft L/R. FAA Apch Ratio 20:1 to Dthr Ovr 88 Ft Trees, 1760 Ft Dist, 100 Ft R. FAA |
Runway 09/27
Dimensions:
2,235 × 150 ft
(681 × 46 m)
(681 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
Clsd Dec-Mar & When Snow Covd, No Snow Removal.
FAA
Uneven Rolling Trrn.
FAA
| Designator: | 09 | 27 |
| Elevation: | 940 ft | 929 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.49% down | 0.49% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | 217 ft | 270 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Trees, 75 ft Left ft of center, 32 ft high, 50 ft from end | Road, Both-Sides, 15 ft high, 33 ft from end, 2:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | Apch Ratio 7:1 to Dthr Ovr 32 Ft Trees, 250 Ft Dist, 75 Ft R. FAA Rwy & Dthr Mkd with 3 Ft Yellow Cones. FAA | Apch Ratio 20:1 to Dthr. FAA Rwy & Dthr Mkd with 3 Ft Yellow Cones. FAA |
TFRs
Location: Y87
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: Y87
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NOTAM count: 1
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/435 | 06/27/2024 1300 | AIRSPACE Y87 AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS .5NM RADIUS OF Y87 SFC-400FT AGL DLY 1300-0001 | |
Additional Remarks
Campground Adjacent to Arpt; Call 231-326-5285.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 35 Wind Sock 110 Ft East of Rwy Cntrln.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ultralight & Uas Act on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 44.79052, -86.00277
- 44° 47′ 25.9″ N, 86° 0′ 10.0″ W
- 44° 47.431′ N, 86° 0.166′ W
ARTCC:
Minneapolis (ZMP)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Green Bay Sectional
FSS:
Lansing (LAN)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
04W (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Not Present
Lighting:
Actvt Lirl Rwy 17/35 - CTAF. Lirl Rwy 17/35 Out of service Nov-Apr.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
Light Aircraft 1720 MSL
AM
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance Delivery Phone | (651) 463-5588 | Minneapolis ARTCC | |
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Navaids
Services
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Lance Roman
Empire, MI 49630-0204
(231) 326-5194 (Office)
Owner
Empire Village/Township
Empire, MI 49630-0204
(231) 326-5466 (Office)
Remarks:
Empire Village Ofc 231-326-5466, Empire Township Ofc 231-326-5182.
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Airport Reviews
Overall:
1 rating | 1 review
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Markings and Signage:
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- 8/22/24Nice place but...Stephen M.I had permission to set up a tent beside my aircraft and camp while I rode my bicycle around by the airport manager. The RV7 guy based there damaged my aircraft wingtip and elevator fairings. There must be some beef between the airport manager and…