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Y87 · EMPIRE, MI

William B. Bolton Airport pilot camping

Pilots and passengers may pitch a tent beside their airplane in the tiedown area at Empire, Michigan. Showers are a short walk away at the adjacent township campground.

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Website checked Nov 4, 2026 · WILLIAM B BOLTON

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Before you go

Call to confirm hours.

Hours / check-in: Ask the airport manager about arrival time, registration and overnight access.

Call 231-326-5194 Official website ↗

Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.

From the airplane to your destination

Use the aircraft tiedown area for pilot and passenger tents. The airport currently lists the courtesy vehicle as temporarily unavailable.

Aircraft parking

Published source

The airport posts $3 per day for tiedown parking. Confirm fees, space and tie-down arrangements with the manager.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-04

Getting to the entrance

Published source

Tent beside your airplane. The campground showers are a short walk from the tiedown area.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-04

Ground transportation

Call to confirm

A courtesy car, shuttle or rideshare is not confirmed. Arrange a ride and a backup.

Overnight aircraft arrangements

Call to confirm

Confirm tie-down or hangar availability, fees and after-hours access.

Reservations & arrival times

Published source

Call manager Lance Roman at 231-326-5194 for intended dates, fees and any check-in requirements.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-04

Facilities

Published source

Confirm campground opening and shower availability before your visit.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-04
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

On-airport camping

Season & restrictions: The adjacent campground publishes May 15–September 15. Confirm tiedown camping and facility access separately outside those dates.

Book or confirm directly with the operator. Published information does not show live vacancies.

Camping rules & arrangements ↗

Airport & FBO contacts

FBOFBO contact not confirmed
Airport contact · William B. Bolton Airport manager · 231-326-5194Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-04Airport manager Lance Roman, 231-326-5194.
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Sources & research notes
  • Confirm camping availability for your date, particularly outside the adjacent campground’s operating season.
  • Confirm fees beyond parking, water, restroom access, and shower availability. Courtesy vehicle marked temporarily unavailable.
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