87Y — Blackhawk Airfield
Madison, WI · Elevation 920 ft · 43.1047, -89.1854
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,814 ft | 57 ft | Asphalt (poor) | Not lighted | 04 43° / 22 223° | — | 22 260 ft |
| 09/27 | 2,150 ft | 56 ft | Asphalt (fair) | Non-standard | 09 92° / 27 273° | — | 27 180 ft |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 122.7 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 120.1 MHz — Madison Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 343.7 MHz — Madison Approach/Departure
- LONE ROCK RCAG
- 133.3 MHz
- LONE ROCK RCAG
- 257.925 MHz
Airport info
- Magnetic variation
- 3°W (2015)
- Flight service
- Green Bay FSS (GRB) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- GRB ↗
Remarks (5)
- RWY 09 AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF FARM 3/4 MI EAST.
- DEER & TURKEYS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- RWY ENDS OBSTD VISUALLY FM OTRS.
- FOR CD CTC MADISON APP/DEP CON AT 608-249-8240. WHEN MADISON APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -23C.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for 87Y?
- The CTAF at 87Y is 122.7 MHz.
- How long is the runway at 87Y?
- 87Y has 2 runways; the longest is 2,814 ft.
- Which Flight Service Station serves 87Y?
- Green Bay FSS (GRB) serves 87Y. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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