KBDU

VFR

BOULDER MUNI

BOULDER · COLORADO

Elev
5,288'
Longest RWY
4,100'08G/26G
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KBDU BOULDER MUNI showing runway layout — runways 08G/26G, 08/26
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBDU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,300'
MSL · field 5,288' + 1,012 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08G
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KBDU

Current METAR

Observed 01:55Z

KBDU 120155Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3010 RMK AO2
Wind
100° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7,294 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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
Pattern altitude
1,012 ft AGL · 6,300 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIC VENCES
Address
3327 AIRPORT ROAD, BOULDER CO 80301

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 4 kt
RWY 08G
078°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08G

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08G · 078° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,300 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08G/26GFavored78° / 258°4,100 ftASPH-TURF26G R
08/2678° / 258°4,100 ftASPH26 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08G56', trees, 806' from thr, 153' R of cntrln, slope 14
084,100'4,100'4,100'3,900'10', trees, 278' from thr, 44' R of cntrln, slope 7
264,100'4,100'3,900'3,900'PAPI 4-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 KBDU BOULDER MUNI in BOULDER, COLORADO, showing runways 08G/26G, 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
KBDU · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
GLD,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
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

  • 25 - 55 FT TREES OUTLINE HAYDEN LAKE 200 FT FM RWY 08G THR; HAYDEN LAKE 250 FT FM RWY 8 & 8G THR.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT - AMGR OR HTTP:/WWW.BOULDERCOLORADO.GOV/AIRPORT.
  • PAJA & WATER FOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TPA: RWY 08/26 TPA 1012 FT AGL.
  • SIMUL APCH & DEP FM RWY 8/26 & 8G/26G NA; PWRD ACFT YIELD TO GLIDERS ON FNA OR INITIATE GO-AROUND FOR ADEQUATE SPACING.
  • MIDFIELD PAT ENTRY FM S GLIDER USE ONLY.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
  • GLIDER ACT DLY SR-SS SE OF ARPT BTN ARPT & POWER PLANT FM 6300 - 9000 FT; RCMD AVOIDANCE & EXERCIZE EXTREME CTN WHEN TRANSITING AREA.
  • SIMUL RWY OPS ON RWY 8/26 AND 8G/26G ARE PROHIBITED.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 26; MIRL RWY 8/26 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL SELF SERVE AVBL H24.

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26GLIDER OPS 60 FT PARL TO RWY.
  • 08G/26GLNDG AREA UNDEFINED; GLIDER OPS ONLY; 197 FT SEPN CNTRLN TO CNTRLN.
  • 08G/26G3000 FT X 20 FT CHIP & SEAL W END; 1100 FT GRASS E END.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08DEP TURN BLW 512 FT NA. 40-60 FT TREES RESULT IN 27 DEG OBST CLNC SLOPE TO DTHR. RWY 08 CALM WIND RWY.
  • 26DURG W WIND EXP SVR TURB. 300 FT SAFETY AREA OUTLINED WITH RED REFLECTORS; 130 FT DROPOFF E OF MKD AREA.
  • 08RWY 08 10 FT TREE, DIST 277 FT, 14 FT R, APCH SLP 47:1 DSPLCD THLD.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBDU

Answer card
ICAO
KBDU
Name
BOULDER MUNI
Location
BOULDER, COLORADO
Elevation
5,288 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,300 ft MSL (1,012 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08G/26G · 4,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08G

Boulder Muni sits in Boulder, Colorado at 5,288 ft MSL. It has two runways. Both are 4,100 ft long. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude for runways 08/26 is 6,300 ft MSL, which is 1,012 ft AGL.

Journeys Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day. That helps on late arrivals. The runway lighting and the PAPI on runway 26 are activated by CTAF.

This is a high-elevation field, so performance planning matters. The published remarks also call out noise abatement procedures. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. Glider activity is a real factor here. Powered aircraft must yield to gliders on final or go around for spacing. Midfield pattern entry from the south is for glider use only. Runway 08 has a displaced threshold. There is a tree near the approach. Departure turns below 512 ft are not authorized. Runway 26 can see severe turbulence in west wind exposure. Use the published pattern and keep a close eye out for gliders and terrain near the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBDU?
The published pattern altitude for runways 08/26 is 6,300 ft MSL. That is 1,012 ft AGL.
Does Boulder Muni have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KBDU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Is KBDU towered or non-towered?
KBDU is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.
Which FBO is on the field at KBDU?
Journeys Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (303) 449-4210 for current service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Boulder Muni?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day.
What should I know about runway 08 at KBDU?
Runway 08 has a displaced threshold. The remarks also note a tree near the approach. Departure turns below 512 ft are not authorized.
Are there glider operations at Boulder Muni?
Yes. Glider activity occurs daily from sunrise to sunset southeast of the airport. Powered aircraft must yield to gliders on final approach or go around for spacing.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KBDU?
Yes. A noise abatement procedure is in effect. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement or contact the airport manager for the current procedure before flying in.

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