6Y8 — Welke
Beaver Island, MI · Elevation 664 ft · 45.7213, -85.5197
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,512 ft | 30 ft | Asphalt (fair) | Non-standard | 09 94° / 27 274° | — | 09 490 ft / 27 240 ft |
| 17/35 | 3,500 ft | 140 ft | Turf (poor) | Not lighted | 17 178° / 35 358° | — | 17 200 ft / 35 1,305 ft |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 122.8 MHz
Airport info
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 5°W (1985)
- Flight service
- Lansing FSS (LAN) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- LAN ↗
Remarks (6)
- PRVDD THRS APROPLY MKD & WBRBN.
- NSTD LIRL RWY 09/27 NOT FOR PUB USE EXC WITH PRIOR APVL - CALL AMGR.
- 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.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for 6Y8?
- The CTAF at 6Y8 is 122.8 MHz.
- How long is the runway at 6Y8?
- 6Y8 has 2 runways; the longest is 3,500 ft.
- Which Flight Service Station serves 6Y8?
- Lansing FSS (LAN) serves 6Y8. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- KSJX — Beaver Island — 3 mi
- 6Y3 — North Fox Island — 21 mi
- KCVX — Charlevoix MUNI — 31 mi
- KMGN — Harbor Springs — 36 mi
- KISQ — Schoolcraft County — 36 mi
- KPLN — Pellston Rgnl/emmet County — 36 mi
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