6Y8 WELKE Airport Beaver Island, MI

Before you fly into 6Y8

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,664'

MSL · field 664' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 17

H/W +13 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF 6Y8

6Y8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSJX (BEAVER ISLAND) · 2.6 NM away. Conditions at 6Y8 may differ.

METAR · KSJX

Observed 07:35Z

KSJX 280735Z AUTO 21016G22KT 10SM RA SCT007 BKN023 OVC090 13/12 A2946 RMK AO2

Wind: 210° @ 16G22 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 13°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.46 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,154 ft
Ceiling: 2,300 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

6Y8 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPLN (PELLSTON RGNL/EMMET COUNTY) · 31.7 NM away. Conditions at 6Y8 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KPLN 280525Z 2806/2906 16013G27KT P6SM -SHRA OVC029 WS020/19040KT FM280900 19011G22KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC010 FM281200 24015G29KT P6SM VCSH BKN007 FM281900 27017G30KT P6SM SCT022 FM282300 30012G25KT P6SM BKN035 FM290400 31004KT P6SM SCT150

BASEMVFR

28 06:00Z–28 09:00Z

Wind: 160° at 13 kt gusting 27 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 2,900 ft
Weather: light showers rain

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 2 NM S
VFR sectional: GREEN BAY
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: PAUL WELKE
Phone: 231-675-5297
Address: 36155 EAST SIDE DR, BEAVER ISLAND MI 49782

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN: LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

210° · 16 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 17

168°M

Head/Tail

+13 kt

Crosswind

10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	168° / 348°	3,500 ft	TURF	Standard L
09/27	84° / 264°	2,512 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', brush, 30' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 2
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	70', trees, 0' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 0
09	—	—	—	—	—	—	40', trees, 200' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
27	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 200' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

6Y8 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

6Y8 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.16

N98·Boyne City Municipal Airport·38 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.10

KERY·Luce County Airport·35.5 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.16atN98Boyne City Municipal Airport38 nm
Jet A$4.10atKERYLuce County Airport35.5 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

There is a quarry, dirt piles, and equipment 165 feet north of the approach end of runway 09 and zero to 500 feet north of the approach end of runway 17.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
There is a 10 to 15 foot drop off north of the approach end of runway 17.Show FAA
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Nonstandard low intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are not for public use except with prior approval; call the airport manager.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

09/27Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are located 87 feet left and right of the runway 09/27 centerline due to location.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

27There is a 15-foot road 90 feet from the runway 27 threshold, 125 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
09There is a 15-foot road 160 feet from the runway 09 threshold, 125 feet left and right of centerline.Show FAA
17Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones on runway 17.Show FAA
35Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones on runway 35.Show FAA
09The approach clearance slope to the runway 09 displaced threshold is 7 to 1.Show FAA
17The approach clearance slope to the runway 17 displaced threshold is 15 to 1.Show FAA
27The approach clearance slope to the runway 27 displaced threshold is 20 to 1.Show FAA
35The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 35 is 8 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

Provided threshold approach markings are marked and well bareboned.Show FAA
MANAGERThe airport manager resides on airport premises.Show FAA
MANAGERAirport manager home phone number is 231-448-2374.Show FAA
17/35Runway 17/35 surface consists of rough rolling terrain with bare spots and loose stones.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 6Y8

Answer card

ICAO: 6Y8
Name: WELKE
Location: BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 664 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,664 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 17/35 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 210° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 17

WELKE is on Beaver Island in Michigan. Field elevation is 664 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 3,500 ft. Runway 09/27 is 2,512 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern at 1,664 ft MSL based on the field elevation here. The airport sits in a low-traffic island setting. The runway environment is not simple. Runway 17/35 is rough rolling turf with bare spots and loose stones. Runway 09/27 has nonstandard low intensity lights that are not for public use without prior approval from the airport manager.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to verify services with the airport operator before you go. The published remarks also note roads near both ends of runway 09 and runway 27. There is quarry activity, dirt piles and equipment near the approach end of runway 09. There are also obstructions near the approach end of runway 17. If you are new to the field, brief the displaced thresholds, the uneven turf and the lighting restrictions before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 6Y8 WELKE?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,664 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does WELKE have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 6Y8. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.

What is the longest runway at WELKE?

The longest runway is 17/35 at 3,500 ft. It is turf with rough rolling terrain. It also has bare spots and loose stones.

Is WELKE towered?

No. WELKE is an unattended field with CTAF and UNICOM both on 122.8.

Which runway should I expect to use at 6Y8?

That depends on wind, surface condition and the displaced threshold setup. Runway 09/27 is asphalt. Runway 17/35 is turf. It has published rough surface remarks.

Are there any runway lighting restrictions at WELKE?

Yes. The low intensity lights on runway 09/27 are not for public use without prior approval. Call the airport manager before relying on them.

Are there obstructions near the runway ends at 6Y8?

Yes. The remarks list roads near the thresholds of runway 09 and runway 27. They also note quarry activity, dirt piles and equipment near the approach end of runway 09. There are also obstructions near the approach end of runway 17.

Is there an FBO on the field at WELKE?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current service availability.

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