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K87Y
Blackhawk Airfield · Madison
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
920 ft / 280 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/D 120.10 MHz (MADISON APP/DEP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Blackhawk Airfield (K87Y), located in Madison, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 920 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Blackhawk Airfield
ICAO / IATA
K87Y / —
Municipality
Madison
Country
Region
US-WI — Wisconsin
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
920 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,814 ft / 858 m
Runway Width: 57 ft / 17 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41° / 221°
Runway Width: 57 ft / 17 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41° / 221°
RWY 04 (41°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (221°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,203 ft / 671 m
Runway Width: 56 ft / 17 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 56 ft / 17 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D MADISON APP/DEP
120.10 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026