KBCK

MVFR

BLACK RIVER FALLS AREA

BLACK RIVER FALLS · WISCONSIN

Elev
836.2'
Longest RWY
4,601'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBCK
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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 +11 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KBCK

Current METAR

Observed 05:35Z

KBCK 280535Z AUTO 28012G22KT 10SM BKN015 OVC022 10/08 A2963 RMK AO2 T00950077
Wind
280° @ 12G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
796 ft
Ceiling
1,500 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FRANK VOGE
Address
101 S. SECOND ST, BLACK RIVER FALLS WI 54615

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 12 kt
RWY 26
260°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 260° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,836 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored80° / 260°4,601 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)25', tree, 340' from thr, 235' R of cntrln, slope 5
26PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
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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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 08 and 26. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 08 and 26. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 08/26 and controlled by CTAF. From sunset to sunrise, medium intensity runway lights on runway 08/26 are preset to low intensity. Increase intensity on CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
280° at 12 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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