C83

VFR

BYRON

BYRON · CALIFORNIA

Elev
78.5'
Longest RWY
4,500'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of C83 BYRON showing runway layout — runways 12/30, 05/23
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C83
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,078.5'
MSL · field 78.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +4 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF C83

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KC83 120115Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 37/03 A2973 RMK AO2
Wind
360° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
37°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,973 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
2 NM S
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GREG BAER
Address
181 JOHN GLENN DR, SUITE 100, CONCORD CA 94250

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1400

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
360° · 6 kt
RWY 30
300°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 300° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,079 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored120° / 300°4,500 ftASPH30 R
05/2348° / 228°3,000 ftASPH05 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1261', pole, 1591' from thr, 261' R of cntrln, slope 22
30PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)65', hill, 3218' from thr, 729' R of cntrln, slope 46
23PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)

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 C83 BYRON in BYRON, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 12/30, 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 30
C83 · IAP
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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
100LL
Other services
GLD,PAJA,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • ULTRALIGHT & SAILPLANE ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RISING TERRAIN WITH NUMEROUS WINDMILLS ON RIDGES WEST OF ARPT.
  • HANGAR APRON & TIEDOWN APRON 12500 LBS MAX.
  • RY 30 CALM WIND RY.
  • 200' TOWER 5600 FEET FROM RUNWAY 05.
  • 100' TOWER 5100 FEET FROM RUNWAY 23.
  • POWER PLANT 2.7 MILES SE OF AIRPORT PRODUCING THERMAL PLUMES; AVOID OVERLFIGHT BELOW 1,500 FT AGL.
  • FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.
  • FREQ UAS DRONE ACT 7.8 NM DIAM ARND FLD UP TO 8000 FT.
  • PRCHT ACT AT NW END OF ARPT.

Lighting notes

  • PCL AVBL SS-SR. ACTVT REIL RWY 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 & 05/23 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL 24 HRS BY CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05WIND TURBINES

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • MANAGERDIRECTOR OF ARPTS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C83

Answer card
ICAO
C83
Name
BYRON
Location
BYRON, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
78.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,078.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Byron Airport sits in Byron, California at 78.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 4,500 ft on 12/30. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. NORCAL approach and departure use 123.85 or 278.3.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Byron Airport. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours by credit card.

A few local items matter on a first visit. Runway 30 is the calm wind runway. Pilot controlled lighting is available from sunset to sunrise. REIL is on runway 30. MIRL is on both runways and is activated on CTAF. There is drone activity within a 7.8 NM diameter around the field up to 8,000 ft. Ultralight and sailplane activity also occurs on and near the airport. A 100-foot tower sits 5,100 ft from runway 23. A 200-foot tower sits 5,600 ft from runway 05. Rising terrain with windmills is west of the airport. A power plant 2.7 miles southeast can create thermal plumes. Avoid low overflight below 1,500 ft AGL in that area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Byron Airport (C83)?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway. It is 4,500 ft of asphalt. Runway 05/23 is 3,000 ft asphalt.
Does Byron Airport (C83) have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for C83. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for the latest approach data.
Is Byron Airport towered?
No. C83 is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.05 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at Byron Airport (C83)?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for C83. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at Byron Airport?
Byron Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours by credit card.
What runway should I expect to use at Byron when the wind is calm?
Runway 30 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. Check winds and field conditions before you commit.
Are there any hazards or local traffic issues at Byron Airport?
Yes. Drone activity occurs within a 7.8 NM diameter around the field up to 8,000 ft. Ultralight and sailplane activity also occurs on and near the airport.
What should I watch for near Byron Airport on departure or arrival?
Watch the towers near the field. There is a 100-foot tower 5,100 ft from runway 23 and a 200-foot tower 5,600 ft from runway 05. Rising terrain with windmills is west of the airport.

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