KBFA

VFR

BOYNE MOUNTAIN

BOYNE FALLS · MICHIGAN

Elev
719'
Longest RWY
5,187'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBFA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,719'
MSL · field 719' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KBFA

Current METAR

Observed 07:55Z

KBFA 280755Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM FEW060 BKN075 OVC090 15/14 A2949 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW P0002
Wind
190° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.49 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,425 ft
Ceiling
7,500 ft AGL
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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
BFA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS ADAMS
Address
BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT, PO BOX 19, BOYNE FALLS MI 49713-0019

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 10 kt
RWY 17
163°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 163° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,719 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored163° / 343°5,187 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1715', road, 200' from thr, 55' R of cntrln, slope 0
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)22', trees, 200' from thr, 44' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 17
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Pedestrians are in the vicinity of the runway environment with lodging 200 feet west of runway 35 designator.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Trees, buildings, and roads are in the primary surface of runway 17/35.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 17 and 35. Precision approach path indicators are on runway 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17 and 35 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 low lead aviation gasoline is available 24 hours a day self service via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35There are 25 foot trees located 200 to 500 feet distant and 165 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 17There is a 15 foot road located 0 to 199 feet distant between 100 feet left and 90 feet right.Show FAA
  • 17The approach slope ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 15 foot road located 300 feet distant and 100 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 35The approach slope ratio is 11 to 1 to the displaced threshold over 44 foot trees located 510 feet distant and 166 feet to the right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established before 1959.Show FAA
  • For landing fees contact the airport manager for details.Show FAA
  • Ropes are not provided.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBFA

Answer card
ICAO
KBFA
Name
BOYNE MOUNTAIN
Location
BOYNE FALLS, MICHIGAN
Elevation
719 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,719 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,187 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Boyne Mountain Airport is in Boyne Falls, Michigan. The field elevation is 719 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 5,187 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. Boyne Mountain Resort is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day by credit card. The airport also notes that ropes are not provided.

This is a non-towered field with wildlife reported on and near the airport. The runway environment also has several published obstructions. Runway 17 has a displaced threshold with roads near the approach path. Runway 35 has trees near the approach end. The runway lights are medium intensity and are controlled on CTAF. REILs are installed on both ends. PAPI is available on runway 35. If you are new to the field, review the current Chart Supplement before arrival. That is the best place to confirm any local procedures, landing fee details and current operational notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KBFA and can a light jet use it?
KBFA has one asphalt runway, 17/35, at 5,187 ft. That is the published longest runway length. Check your performance numbers carefully before planning a jet arrival.
Is Boyne Mountain Airport towered?
No. KBFA has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and runway lighting control.
What is the pattern altitude at KBFA?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KBFA have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KBFA. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway lighting is available at KBFA?
Runways 17 and 35 have medium intensity runway lights. REILs are installed on both ends. PAPI is published on runway 35.
What FBO is on the field at KBFA?
Boyne Mountain Resort is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day by credit card.
Are there obstructions or terrain issues to watch at KBFA?
Yes. The published remarks note trees, buildings and roads in the primary surface. Runway 17 and runway 35 both have published approach obstructions. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KBFA?
The published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. If you need local operational details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly.

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