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Y87 — William B Bolton Airport

William B Bolton Airport

Non-ToweredEmpire, MI • ICAO: KY87 • 944' MSL

Y87 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

Y87 Runways2 runways

Y87 has 2 runways. The longest is 17/35 at 2,600 ft × 50 ft (asphalt).

17/35Lighted2,600 ft × 50 ftAsphalt
9/27No runway lights2,235 ft × 150 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

Y87 Field Data

Y87 field elevation is 944 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at Y87 is 1,940 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation944 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,940 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

Y87 Frequencies

CTAF 122.9 MHz — Y87 is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

CTAF122.9

Fly to KY87

Check KY87 against your personal minimums, plan a route to it, and see the best runway for the current wind — free.

Frequently Asked About Y87

Is Y87 (William B Bolton Airport) a towered airport?

No, Y87 is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.9 MHz.

How long is the runway at Y87?

Y87 has 2 runways (17/35, 9/27). The longest runway is 2,600 feet.

Which runway is longest at Y87?

Runway 17/35 is the longest at Y87 — 2,600 ft × 50 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at Y87?

Y87 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,940 feet MSL at a field elevation of 944 feet.

What is the elevation of Y87?

Y87 (William B Bolton Airport) has a field elevation of 944 feet MSL.

Where is Y87 located?

Y87 (William B Bolton Airport) is located in Empire, MI.