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Small airport

Bois Blanc Airport

ICAO K6Y1Local 6Y1🇺🇸 Bois Blanc Island
Coordinates
45.7663°N, 84.5038°W
Elevation
664 ft (202 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:29
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
20:18
Civil dusk
20:49

About 13h 18m 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 Bois Blanc Airport

Bois Blanc Island Airport is a public-use airport three miles (4.8 km) northwest of the community of Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, United States. The airport is publicly owned by Bois Blanc Township.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 28▸ displaced3,500 ft / 1,067 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Showing 3 of 3 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle650 ft
Obstacle636 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bois Blanc Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bois Blanc Airport located?

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

How many runways does Bois Blanc Airport have?

Bois Blanc Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,500 ft / 1,067 m.

What time zone is Bois Blanc Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bois Blanc Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bois Blanc Airport is approximately 7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bois Blanc Airport?

The nearest airport to Bois Blanc Airport is Cheboygan County Airport (KSLH), about 6.8 nm to the s, followed by Mackinac Island Airport and Mackinac County Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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