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Small airport

Wickenheiser Airport

ICAO W87🇺🇸 Carleton
Coordinates
42.0181°N, 83.3772°W
Elevation
610 ft (186 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
21:09
Civil dusk
21:42

About 14h 58m 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 Wickenheiser Airport

Wickenheiser Airport

Buzzwick Airport is a privately owned, public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) south of the central business district of Carleton, a village in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. It is owned and operated by Buzzwick Airport LLC.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,575 ft / 785 m60 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen
09 / 271,920 ft / 585 m60 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DETROIT CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
DETROIT CLASS B AREA FClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
DETROIT CLASS B AREA HClass BControlled6000 ft MSL10000 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
Obstacle640 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wickenheiser Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wickenheiser Airport located?

Wickenheiser Airport is small airport located in Carleton, United States, at an elevation of 610 ft (186 m).

How many runways does Wickenheiser Airport have?

Wickenheiser Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,575 ft / 785 m.

What time zone is Wickenheiser Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wickenheiser Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wickenheiser Airport is approximately 7.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wickenheiser Airport?

The nearest airport to Wickenheiser Airport is Carls Airport (78MI), about 3.6 nm to the ene, followed by Newport Woods Airport and Newport Meadows Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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