WILLIAM B BOLTON (Y87)
Empire, Michigan · Leelanau County · 3 miles SE of city
William B Bolton (Y87) is a non-towered public-use airport in Empire, Michigan at 944 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 2,600 ft asphalt).
Airport information
FAA identifierY87
Elevation944 ft MSL
Latitude44.79052° N
Longitude86.00277° W
Magnetic variation4W
Sectional chartGREEN BAY
ARTCCMinneapolis Center
Flight ServiceLansing
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1948/08
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityLAN
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerLance Roman
Manager phone231-326-5194
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,235 × 150 ft | Turf (fair) | 09: displaced 217 ft · 27: displaced 270 ft |
| 17/35 | 2,600 × 50 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 17: displaced 200 ft · 35: displaced 182 ft |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- ESTABD BFR 1959.
- CAMPGROUND ADJACENT TO ARPT; CALL 231-326-5285.
- RWY 35 WIND SOCK 110 FT EAST OF RWY CNTRLN.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- DEER, BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ACTVT LIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. LIRL RWY 17/35 OTS NOV-APR.
- EMPIRE VILLAGE OFC 231-326-5466, EMPIRE TWP OFC 231-326-5182.
- CLSD DEC-MAR & WHEN SN COVD EXC FOR SKI EQUIPPED ACFT, NO SN REMOVAL.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
