BYA

MVFR

BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY · ALASKA

Elev
2,940'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:12Z
VFR sectional · BYA
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Before you fly into BYA
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,940'
MSL · field 2,940' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF BYA

BYA does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAEG (EAGLE) · 42.0 NM away. Conditions at BYA may differ.

METAR · PAEG

Observed 21:12Z

PAEG 152112Z AUTO 06004KT 3SM HZ BKN090 16/09 A2977 RMK AO2 T01560089 TSNO
Wind
060° @ 4 kt
Visibility
3 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
3,952 ft
Ceiling
9,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
DAWSON
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ORT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SAM JENNINGS
Address
PO BOX 356, TOK AK 99780

Flight service · Hours

FSS ORT
NORTHWAY907-778-22191-800-478-6611
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
060° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
BYA · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • NO WINTER MAINT; SKI EQUIPPED ACFT ONLY.
  • RY COND NOT MONITORED; RCMD VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
  • RY 05/23 HAS DITCHES ALONG EACH SIDE.
  • RY 05/23 HAS SLIGHT DIP IN MIDDLE.
  • SUAIS - 125.3/126.3(1-800-758-8723).
  • RYS 5 & 23 THLDS MKD WITH REFLECTIVE PANELS & CONES.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23RY 05/23 SLOPES UPHILL 1% AT BOTH ENDS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23RY 23 THLD DSPLCD 200 SW.

Other notes

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · BYA

Answer card
ICAO
BYA
Name
BOUNDARY
Location
BOUNDARY, ALASKA
Elevation
2,940 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,940 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
31°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
060° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Boundary Airport sits in Boundary, Alaska near the Canada border. The field elevation is 2,940 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts, so verify the current layout and usable surface before you go. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Runway 05/23 has reflective panels and cones at the thresholds. Runway 23 has a threshold displaced 200 feet southwest. The runway also slopes uphill 1 percent at both ends. There are ditches along each side. The surface has a slight dip in the middle. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a good idea.

This is a ski-only field in winter. No winter maintenance is provided. Special use airspace information is available on 125.3 or 126.3, or by calling 1-800-758-8723. With the elevation and remote location, plan for performance margins and check the current Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Boundary Airport (BYA)?
The field elevation is 2,940 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially at a remote Alaska strip.
Is Boundary Airport towered?
No. Boundary is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Does BYA have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for BYA. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Boundary Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway is available at Boundary Airport?
The published remarks reference runway 05/23. Runway 23 has a threshold displaced 200 feet southwest. Verify the current runway condition before landing because condition is not monitored.
Is Boundary Airport usable in winter?
No winter maintenance is provided. The remarks say ski-equipped aircraft only, so plan accordingly and verify field conditions before you go.
Are there any on-field FBOs at BYA?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the provided facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
How do I get special use airspace information for the Boundary area?
The published remarks say special use airspace information is available on 125.3 or 126.3. You can also call 1-800-758-8723.

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