7Y3 BACKUS MUNI Airport Guide

Before you fly into 7Y3

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,353'

MSL · field 1,353' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 33

H/W +3 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF 7Y3

7Y3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPWC (PINE RIVER RGNL) · 8.0 NM away. Conditions at 7Y3 may differ.

METAR · KPWC

Observed 22:35Z

KPWC 122235Z AUTO 27009G15KT 10SM BKN080 OVC100 22/09 A2974 RMK AO2 T02170088

Wind: 270° @ 9G15 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 29.74 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,741 ft
Ceiling: 8,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

7Y3 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KBRD (BRAINERD LAKES RGNL) · 29.7 NM away. Conditions at 7Y3 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KBRD 121726Z 1218/1318 27017G27KT P6SM FEW040 SCT060 FM130100 28010G19KT P6SM SCT120 FM130300 27006KT P6SM SCT220 FM131300 28010G17KT P6SM FEW100 FM131500 29014G21KT P6SM FEW045

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–13 01:00Z

Wind: 270° at 17 kt gusting 27 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 6,000 ft, Few clouds 4,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 1 NM NE
VFR sectional: TWIN CITIES
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ANN SWANSON
Phone: 218-839-8450
Address: PO BOX 44, BACKUS MN 56435-2605

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM: PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

270° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 33

337°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	157° / 337°	3,585 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	—	—	6', trees, 88' from thr, 91' R of cntrln, slope 14
33	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	47', trees, 601' from thr, 182' R of cntrln, slope 12

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 7Y3 BACKUS MUNI in BACKUS, MINNESOTA, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

7Y3 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

7Y3 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLMOGAS

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.21

16D·Perham Municipal Airport·47.1 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.21at16DPerham Municipal Airport47.1 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
NMRS PRIM SFC PENETRATIONS.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT NSTD LIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 33 OTS INDEFLY.

Fuel notes

100LLFUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Runway surface & condition

15/33NSTD LIRL DUE TO SPACING.

Approach & departure obstructions

15YELLOW CONES.
33YELLOW CONES.

Other notes

15/33SAND SHOWING THROUGH TURF.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 7Y3

Answer card

ICAO: 7Y3
Name: BACKUS MUNI
Location: BACKUS, MINNESOTA
Elevation: 1,353 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,353 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 3,585 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 33

Backus Muni sits in Backus, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,353 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 3,585 ft long and turf. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport. Runway 15/33 has nonstandard low-intensity lighting that is activated by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 33 is out of service indefinitely. Yellow cones mark both runway ends. Sand is showing through the turf surface, so expect a soft field feel and check the runway condition before you commit.

100LL is available 24 hours by credit card. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator before you go. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Numerous primary surface penetrations are noted in the Chart Supplement, so keep a sharp eye out on approach and departure. This is a good airport for a careful brief. Plan for turf performance. Watch for ultralights. Confirm lighting and surface condition before a night or low-visibility arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Backus Muni (7Y3)?

Backus Muni has one runway. It is runway 15/33 and it is 3,585 ft long with a turf surface.

What is the field elevation at 7Y3?

The field elevation is 1,353 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on a turf strip.

Is Backus Muni towered?

No. Backus Muni is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.

Does 7Y3 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published at Backus Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.

What is the pattern altitude at Backus Muni?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless local guidance says otherwise.

Is 100LL available at Backus Muni?

Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours by credit card. Verify current self-service details with the airport operator if you need anything specific.

What should I know about runway 15/33 at 7Y3?

Runway 15/33 has nonstandard low-intensity lighting that is activated by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 33 is out of service indefinitely. Sand is showing through the turf surface.

Are there any special traffic hazards at Backus Muni?

Yes. Ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport. The Chart Supplement also notes numerous primary surface penetrations, so keep a close lookout on arrival and departure.

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