BYA

VFR

BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY · ALASKA

Elev
2,940'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR14:53Z
VFR sectional · BYA
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Before you fly into BYA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
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 14:53Z

PAEG 131453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 05/M02 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP044 T00501017 55000 PWINO TSNO $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.65 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,780 ft
Ceiling
10,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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
Calm

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

  • Runway condition is not monitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance; ski-equipped aircraft only.Show FAA
  • Runway 05/23 has a slight dip in the middle.Show FAA
  • Runway 05/23 has ditches along each side.Show FAA
  • Special use airspace information is available on frequencies 125.3 and 126.3 or by calling 1-800-758-8723.Show FAA
  • Runways 5 and 23 thresholds are marked with reflective panels and cones.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23Runway 05/23 slopes uphill 1 percent at both ends.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23Runway 23 threshold is displaced 200 feet southwest.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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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
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 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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