WELKE (6Y8)
Beaver Island, Michigan · Charlevoix County · 2 miles S of city
Airport information
FAA identifier6Y8
Elevation664 ft MSL
Latitude45.72129° N
Longitude85.51973° W
Magnetic variation5W
Sectional chartGREEN BAY
ARTCCMinneapolis Center
Flight ServiceLansing
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1968/12
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityLAN
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerPaul Welke
Manager phone231-675-5297
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,512 × 30 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 09: displaced 490 ft · 27: displaced 240 ft |
| 17/35 | 3,500 × 140 ft | Turf (poor) | 17: displaced 200 ft · 35: displaced 1305 ft |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
Airport remarks
- PRVDD THRS APROPLY MKD & WBRBN.
- DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- QUARRY, DIRT PILES, & EQPT 165 FT NORTH OF AER 09 & 0-500 FT NORTH OF AER 17.
- 10-15 FT DROP OFF NORTH OF AER 17.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- NSTD LIRL RWY 09/27 NOT FOR PUB USE EXC WITH PRIOR APVL - CALL AMGR.
- RESIDES ON ARPT PREMISES.
- HOME 231-448-2374.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
