Runways · 87Y

Runways at Blackhawk Airfield, headings, length, surface and ILS (87Y)

BLACKHAWK AIRFIELD · MADISON, WISCONSIN

Runway system
Non-towered
2
runways
Longest
2,814 ft
ILS
None
Surface
ASPH

Blackhawk Airfield (87Y) in Madison, Wisconsin has 2 runways. The longest is 04/22 at 2,814 ft by 57 ft. It is asphalt. The other runway is 09/27 at 2,150 ft by 56 ft. It is also asphalt. No ILS runway ends are published for this field.

This is a non-towered airport. The field elevation is 920 ft MSL. Runway-specific pattern notes are published for both runways. Runway 04 uses right traffic. Runway 27 uses right traffic. No LAHSO notes are published. No noise abatement notes are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest airport data before flight.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at 87Y.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 6 kt
RWY 22
217°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 217° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,920 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
04/2237° / 217°2,814 ft57 ftASPH04 R
09/2786° / 267°2,150 ft56 ftASPH27 R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. For local use, assume standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or ATC says otherwise. Field elevation is 920 ft MSL, so that puts a normal pattern near 1,920 ft MSL.

This is a non-towered field, so pilots self-announce and self-sequence. Runway 04 uses right traffic. Runway 27 uses right traffic. Runway 09 and runway 22 have no special traffic pattern note in the facts. Use standard CTAF discipline and keep spacing tight but safe.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does Blackhawk Airfield have?
Blackhawk Airfield has 2 runways.
What is the longest runway at 87Y?
The longest runway is 04/22 at 2,814 ft.
What surface is used at Blackhawk Airfield?
All published runways at Blackhawk Airfield are asphalt.
Does Blackhawk Airfield have any ILS runway ends?
No ILS runway ends are published for 87Y.
Is Blackhawk Airfield tower controlled?
No. Blackhawk Airfield does not have a control tower.
Which runway has right traffic at Blackhawk Airfield?
Runway 04 uses right traffic. Runway 27 uses right traffic.