KBLU

VFR

BLUE CANYON - NYACK

EMIGRANT GAP · CALIFORNIA

Elev
5,283.5'
Longest RWY
3,300'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:02Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBLU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,283.5'
MSL · field 5,283.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +0 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KBLU

Current METAR

Observed 17:02Z

KBLU 271702Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM FEW018 SCT027 BKN034 04/01 A3001 RMK AO2 T00390011 $
Wind
250° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,120 ft
Ceiling
3,400 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 S
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
BLU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN ORDWAY
Address
3091 COUNTY CTR DR. SUITE 220, AUBURN CA 95603

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 3 kt
RWY 15
152°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 152° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,284 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored152° / 332°3,300 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1520', tree, 750' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 27
3315', tree, 400' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 13

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
KBLU · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Do not attempt to land with snow on the runway. No snow removal services are provided.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15Runway 15 has 4-foot brush 100 feet from the threshold extending 125 feet left to 125 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • This airport predates the 1958 FAA Act.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is closed during winters due to snow.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is located at the Department of Public Works office in Auburn, California.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBLU

Answer card
ICAO
KBLU
Name
BLUE CANYON - NYACK
Location
EMIGRANT GAP, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
5,283.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,283.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Blue Canyon - Nyack is in Emigrant Gap, California. The field elevation is 5,283.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 3,300 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern about 6,283.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

This is a mountain airport, so performance planning matters. The airport is closed in winter because of snow. It is also closed from sunset to sunrise. Do not plan a landing with snow on the runway. No snow removal service is provided. The rotating beacon is out of service indefinitely. Runway 15 has brush near the threshold, so give that end a close look before you commit. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need services. For clearance delivery, Oakland ARTCC handles that by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KBLU?
KBLU sits at 5,283.5 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.
What runway does Blue Canyon - Nyack have?
It has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 3,300 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is there an ILS at KBLU?
No ILS approaches are published for KBLU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KBLU?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Blue Canyon - Nyack open at night?
No. The airport is closed from sunset to sunrise. Plan daylight operations only.
Can you land at KBLU in winter?
The airport is closed during winters because of snow. Do not attempt a landing with snow on the runway. No snow removal services are provided.
Which frequency do I use at KBLU?
CTAF is 122.9. There is no control tower. Use CTAF for traffic calls and monitor the field closely.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KBLU?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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