KBKE

VFR

BAKER CITY MUNI

BAKER CITY · OREGON

Elev
3,373.2'
Longest RWY
5,084'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KBKE BAKER CITY MUNI showing runway layout — runways 13/31, 17/35, 08/26
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBKE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,373.2'
MSL · field 3,373.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +11 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KBKE

Current METAR

Observed 23:53Z

KBKE 112353Z AUTO 13011G17KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02501033 10250 20178 58020
Wind
130° @ 11G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,222 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 N
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BKE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIMOTHY MURPHY
Address
BOX 650, BAKER CITY OR 97814

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • OCT-APR · 0700-1600
  • MAY-SEPT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 11 kt
RWY 13
126°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 126° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,373 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored126° / 306°5,084 ftASPHStandard L
17/35165° / 345°4,359 ftASPHStandard L
08/2681° / 261°3,670 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13VASI 4-box left(3°)20', road, 515' from thr, 230' R of cntrln, slope 14
3115', road, 515' from thr, 230' R of cntrln, slope 21
0816', road, 280' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 5
2614', brush, 225' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 KBKE BAKER CITY MUNI in BAKER CITY, OREGON, showing runways 13/31, 17/35, 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13
KBKE · IAP
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • BIRDS INVOF APRT.
  • COLD TEMP ARPT. ALT COR RQRD AT OR BLO -22C.
  • RWY 8/26 CLSD INDEF.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 13 & 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. VASI RWY 13 OPR CONSLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35RWY 35 15 FT ROAD 110 FT FM RWY END.
  • 08NO MRKGS.
  • 35NO RWY NR.
  • 35RWY 35 15 FT ROAD; DIST 110 FT; 14:1 BASED ON 397' DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
  • MANAGERALSO JOYCE BORNSTEDT(DIR. OF PUBLIC WORKS) 541-523-6541.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBKE

Answer card
ICAO
KBKE
Name
BAKER CITY MUNI
Location
BAKER CITY, OREGON
Elevation
3,373.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,373.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,084 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Baker City Muni (KBKE) sits in Baker City, Oregon. The field elevation is 3,373.2 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 5,084 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern at about 4,373 ft MSL here. Baker Aircraft is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (541) 523-5663 for current service details.

There are a few items a first-time pilot should have in mind. Runway 8/26 is closed indefinitely. Runway 35 has a 15 ft road obstruction 110 ft from the runway end. The published clearance slope is 14 to 1 from a displaced threshold. Runway 13 and 31 have medium intensity lighting controlled by CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are also installed on those runways. The VASI for runway 13 operates continuously. Birds are reported in the area. This is a cold temperature airport. Use the published temperature correction at or below minus 22 C. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any local operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KBKE?
The field elevation at Baker City Muni is 3,373.2 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude and performance planning, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at KBKE?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 4,373 ft MSL at this field.
Which runway is the longest at Baker City Muni?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway. It is 5,084 ft of asphalt.
Does KBKE have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KBKE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you depart.
Is KBKE towered or non-towered?
KBKE is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at KBKE?
Baker Aircraft is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (541) 523-5663 for current availability and service details.
Is runway 8/26 usable at KBKE?
Runway 8/26 is closed indefinitely. Plan on the other paved runways. Verify current status with the airport operator before arrival.
What runway hazards should I know about at KBKE?
Runway 35 has a 15 ft road obstruction 110 ft from the runway end. Runway 35 also has no runway number markings. Birds are reported in the vicinity. Keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

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