W87 BUZZWICK Airport Guide

Before you fly into W87

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,609'

MSL · field 609' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 19

H/W +8 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF W87

W87 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTTF (CUSTER) · 5.5 NM away. Conditions at W87 may differ.

METAR · KTTF

Observed 23:35Z

KTTF 112335Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A2973 RMK AO2 PRESFR

Wind: 200° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 31°C / 19°C
Altimeter: 29.73 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,911 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

W87 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDTW (DETROIT METRO WAYNE COUNTY) · 11.7 NM away. Conditions at W87 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KDTW 112337Z 1200/1306 20010KT P6SM FEW050 SCT120 BKN250 TEMPO 1204/1208 2SM TSRA OVC030CB FM120800 26015G25KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040 FM121400 26013G20KT P6SM BKN040 FM121700 28013G20KT P6SM SCT045 FM130100 23007KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 08:00Z

Wind: 200° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 25,000 ft, Scattered 12,000 ft, Few clouds 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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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: 3 NM SSE
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility: LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MITCHELL NOBLE
Phone: 734-506-8310
Address: 400 E LABO RD, CARLETON MI 48117-9326

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN: LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MAY-DEC · IREG

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

200° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 19

179°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
01/19Favored	359° / 179°	2,575 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
19	—	—	—	—	—	—	28', pline, 10' from thr, 125' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of W87 BUZZWICK in CARLETON, MICHIGAN, showing runways 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

W87 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

W87 · 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
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.82

Y47·Oakland Southwest Airport·31.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.02

KONZ·Grosse Ile Municipal Airport·10.6 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.82atY47Oakland Southwest Airport31.2 nm
Jet A$6.02atKONZGrosse Ile Municipal Airport10.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RWY APCH MAY BE OBSTD BY 6 FT CROPS DURG GROWING SEASON.
ARPT ENTRANCE OFF LABO RD.
FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
UAS OPS 0.5 NM SW OF RWY 01.
DEER, COYOTE, & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
ARPT CLSD WHEN SNOW COVD - NO SNOW REMOVAL.

Approach & departure obstructions

013 FT YELLOW CONES & CHECKERED FLAGS.
19RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES & CHECKERED FLAGS.
19CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

MANAGERCELL 734-664-6850.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W87

Answer card

ICAO: W87
Name: BUZZWICK
Location: CARLETON, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 609 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,609 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 01/19 · 2,575 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: –
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 200° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 19

BUZZWICK is in Carleton, Michigan. Field elevation is 609 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 2,575 ft of turf, so plan for soft-field performance and check the surface before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. The field is closed when snow covered because there is no snow removal. That matters here more than at many paved airports. Runway 01 end is marked with yellow cones and checkered flags. Runway 19 and its displaced threshold are marked the same way. Published remarks also note crops can obstruct the approach during the growing season. Deer, coyote and large birds are reported on and near the airport.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need local support. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404. The airport entrance is off Labo Road. If you are planning a first visit, treat this as a small turf strip with limited services. Pay close attention to seasonal surface and obstruction issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at W87 BUZZWICK?

W87 has one runway, 01/19. It is 2,575 ft long and turf.

Is there a tower at BUZZWICK (W87)?

No. BUZZWICK is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at W87?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.

Does W87 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for W87. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before arrival.

Which runway should I expect at BUZZWICK in winter?

The airport is closed when snow covered because there is no snow removal. Verify field conditions before departure if winter weather is in the area.

What hazards should I expect on approach to W87?

Published remarks mention crops can obstruct the approach during the growing season. Deer, coyote and large birds are also reported on and near the airport.

Are there any FBOs on the field at W87?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current local support.

How do I get clearance delivery for W87?

The published contact is Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you fly.

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