Welke Airport: Codes, Runways & Location
Welke Airport (ICAO: 6Y8) is a small airport serving Beaver Island, United States. It lies at 45.7205° N, 85.5189° W, 664 ft (202 m) above sea level.
Overview of Welke Airport
Welke Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Beaver Island in United States. It is identified by the ICAO code 6Y8. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Welke Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1067 m (3500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 664 ft (202 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Beaver Island Airport about 5 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,067 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Welke Airport
Where is Welke Airport located?
Welke Airport is located in Beaver Island, United States. Its coordinates are 45.7205° N, 85.5189° W.
What is the airport code for Welke Airport?
Welke Airport has an ICAO code of 6Y8.
How long is the runway at Welke Airport?
Welke Airport's longest runway is about 1067 m (3500 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Welke Airport have?
Welke Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Welke Airport a major airport?
Welke Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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