KBCK Black River Falls Area Airport

Before you fly into KBCK

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,836.2'

MSL · field 836.2' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KBCK

Current METAR

Observed 11:55Z

KBCK 121155Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A2982 RMK AO2 70031 T01440137 10144 20108

Wind: 230° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 14°C
Altimeter: 29.82 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,041 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KBCK does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLSE (LA CROSSE RGNL) · 28.2 NM away. Conditions at KBCK may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 12:00Z–13 12:00Z

TAF KLSE 121120Z 1212/1312 25010KT P6SM SKC FM121600 27016G24KT P6SM SKC FM122300 25008KT P6SM SKC FM130200 19008KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

12 12:00Z–12 16:00Z

Wind: 250° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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: 3 NM S
VFR sectional: GREEN BAY
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: FRANK VOGE
Phone: 920-960-1519
Address: 101 S. SECOND ST, BLACK RIVER FALLS WI 54615

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB: GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

230° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 26

260°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
08/26Favored	80° / 260°	4,601 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
08	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	25', tree, 340' from thr, 235' R of cntrln, slope 5
26	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)	—	43', tree, 1510' from thr, 160' R of cntrln, slope 30

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 KBCK BLACK RIVER FALLS AREA in BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

KBCK · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

KBCK · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA+
Other services: INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
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

$4.80

KISW·Alexander Field·44.2 nm

Cheapest Jet A

$5.24

KBCK·Black River Falls Area Airport

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Black River Falls Area Airport 0.000(715) 284-55143d ago	$5.66	$5.24	—

Black River Falls Area Airport
0.000(715) 284-5514
—
100LL
$5.66
Jet A
$5.24

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.80atKISWAlexander Field44.2 nmsave $0.86

Airport notes

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

General notes

BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; PAPI RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. SS-SR MIRL RWY 08/26 PRESET TO LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLSELF SVC H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBCK

Answer card

ICAO: KBCK
Name: BLACK RIVER FALLS AREA
Location: BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN
Elevation: 836.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,836.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 08/26 · 4,601 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 0°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 230° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

Black River Falls Area Airport sits in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 836.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 4,601 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Runway 08 and runway 26 both have runway end identifier lights and PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 08/26 and are controlled by CTAF. From sunset to sunrise, the lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity if needed. The published remarks also note birds and wildlife on and near the airport. That is worth planning for on arrival and departure.

The on-field FBO is Black River Falls Area Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card. Clearance delivery can be coordinated through Minneapolis ARTCC if Flight Service cannot be reached on the usual frequency. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For a light piston arrival, that puts you at about 1,836.2 ft MSL.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KBCK and can a light jet use it?

KBCK has one runway, 08/26, at 4,601 ft. That gives you a useful paved strip for piston traffic. Some light jet operations may be possible, but performance still depends on weight, temperature, wind and runway condition.

Is there a tower at Black River Falls Area Airport?

No. KBCK is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting control.

What is the pattern altitude at KBCK?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does KBCK have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KBCK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the approach set before you file or launch.

Which runway lighting is available at KBCK?

Runway 08/26 has medium intensity runway lights. It also has runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends. The runway lights are controlled by CTAF. They are preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise.

What fuel is available on the field at KBCK?

The on-field FBO is Black River Falls Area Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card.

What should I know about wildlife at KBCK?

The published remarks say birds and wildlife are on and near the airport. Plan for extra vigilance on takeoff, landing and taxi.

How do I get clearance delivery help if Flight Service is not available?

The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 if you cannot reach Flight Service on the usual frequency. Keep that number handy if you need clearance delivery support.

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