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Small airportScheduled service

Welke Airport

ICAO 6Y8🇺🇸 Beaver Island
Coordinates
45.7205°N, 85.5189°W
Elevation
664 ft (202 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
21:29
Civil dusk
22:05

About 15h 20m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Welke Airport

Welke Airport is a privately owned, public-use airport located on Beaver Island in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States. Scheduled passenger service to Charlevoix Municipal Airport in Charlevoix, Michigan, is provided by Island Airways.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 35▸ displaced3,500 ft / 1,067 m140 ftTurf-fUnlitOpen
09 / 27▸ displaced2,512 ft / 766 m30 ftAsph-gLightedOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Welke Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Welke Airport located?

Welke Airport is small airport located in Beaver Island, United States, at an elevation of 664 ft (202 m).

How many runways does Welke Airport have?

Welke Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,500 ft / 1,067 m.

What time zone is Welke Airport in?

Welke Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Welke Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Welke Airport is approximately 6.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Welke Airport?

The nearest airport to Welke Airport is Beaver Island Airport (KSJX), about 2.6 nm to the sw, followed by Trout Island Airport and North Fox Island Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Welke Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.