KBDU

MVFR

BOULDER MUNI

BOULDER · COLORADO

Elev
5,288'
Longest RWY
4,100'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBDU
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,300'
MSL · field 5,288' + 1,012 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KBDU

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

KBDU 271835Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC025 07/01 A2993 RMK AO2
Wind
140° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,585 ft
Ceiling
2,500 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 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

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 3 kt
RWY 08
078°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 078° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,300 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored78° / 258°4,100 ftASPH26 R
08G/26G78° / 258°4,100 ftASPH-TURF26G R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
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°)
08G56', trees, 806' from thr, 153' R of cntrln, slope 14

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

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

  • Paja and waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude for runways 08/26 is 1012 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • Midfield pattern entry from the south is for glider use only.Show FAA
  • A noise abatement procedure is in effect. Contact the airport manager or visit http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/airport.Show FAA
  • Simultaneous approach and departure from runways 8/26 and 8G/26G is not authorized. Powered aircraft must yield to gliders on final approach or initiate a go-around for adequate spacing.Show FAA
  • There are 25 to 55 foot trees outlining Hayden Lake 200 feet from the threshold of runway 08G and Hayden Lake 250 feet from the thresholds of runways 8 and 8G.Show FAA
  • Glider activity occurs daily from sunrise to sunset southeast of the airport between the airport and the power plant from 6300 to 9000 feet. Avoidance is recommended and exercise extreme caution when transiting the area.Show FAA
  • Simultaneous runway operations on runways 8/26 and 8G/26G are prohibited.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Denver Approach at 303-342-1916.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The PAPI on runway 26 and the medium intensity runway lights on runways 8/26 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL self serve fuel is available 24 hours a day.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Glider operations occur 60 feet parallel to the runway.Show FAA
  • 08G/26GThe landing area is undefined. Glider operations only. There is 197 foot separation from centerline to centerline.Show FAA
  • 08G/26GRunway 08G/26G is 3000 feet by 20 feet chip and seal with a 1100 foot grass east end.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26During west wind exposure, severe turbulence occurs. The 300 foot safety area is outlined with red reflectors. There is a 130 foot dropoff east of the marked area.Show FAA
  • 08Departure turns below 512 feet are not authorized. Trees 40 to 60 feet tall result in a 27 degree obstacle clearance slope to the departure threshold. Runway 08 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 08Runway 08 has a 10 foot tree located 277 feet from the runway, 14 feet right. The approach slope is 47 to 1 displaced threshold.Show FAA

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
08/26 · 4,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
140° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

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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