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Small airport

Blackhawk Airfield

ICAO K87YLocal 87Y🇺🇸 Madison
Coordinates
43.1049°N, 89.1855°W
Elevation
920 ft (280 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WI
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:02
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
21:05

About 14h 56m 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 Blackhawk Airfield

Blackhawk Airfield is a privately owned public use airport in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located 10 nautical miles east of the central business district of Madison, near the village of Cottage Grove. This airport was included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility, but is not listed in the 2021–2025 NPIAS.

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
04 / 22▸ displaced2,814 ft / 858 m57 ftAspUnlitOpen
09 / 27▸ displaced2,203 ft / 671 m56 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DMADISON APP/DEP120.100 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MADISON CLASS CClass CControlled2300 ft MSL4900 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Wisconsin State Capitol285 ft981 ft
WHA-AM259 ft863 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Blackhawk Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blackhawk Airfield located?

Blackhawk Airfield is small airport located in Madison, United States, at an elevation of 920 ft (280 m).

How many runways does Blackhawk Airfield have?

Blackhawk Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 2,814 ft / 858 m.

What time zone is Blackhawk Airfield in?

Blackhawk Airfield is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Blackhawk Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Blackhawk Airfield is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Blackhawk Airfield?

The nearest airport to Blackhawk Airfield is Little Wheel Field (59WI), about 4.3 nm to the s, followed by Quale Airport and Dane County Regional Truax Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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