KBVS

VFR

SKAGIT RGNL

BURLINGTON/MOUNT VERNON · WASHINGTON

Elev
145.1'
Longest RWY
5,480'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KBVS SKAGIT RGNL showing runway layout — runways 11/29, 04/22
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBVS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
645.1'
MSL · field 145.1' + 500 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +5 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KBVS

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KBVS 112355Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3012 RMK A01
Wind
310° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
532 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 W
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
500 ft AGL · 645 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
BVS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEITH D. LOVE
Address
15400 AIRPORT DR, 15400 AIRPORT DR, BURLINGTON WA 98233

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 5 kt
RWY 29
290°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 290° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 645 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored110° / 290°5,480 ftASPHStandard L
04/2240° / 220°3,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box left(3°)
29PAPI 4-box left(3°)
04PAPI 2-box left(4°)
22PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 KBVS SKAGIT RGNL in BURLINGTON/MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON, showing runways 11/29, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 11
KBVS · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • MIGRATORY WATERFOWL & BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • HELICOPTER TRAINING OPS ON AIRPORT W/ AUTOROTATIONS ON RUNWAY
  • USE OF TWY B BY ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 49 FT OR GREATER PROHIBITED WHEN RY 04/22 IN USE.
  • POSSIBLE TURBULENCE INVOF EXHAUST STACKS 3,500 FT SW OF RW 04, AVOID LOW ALT OVERFLT.
  • U.S. CUST SVC AVBL FOR INTL ARR. CHK PORT OF SKAGIT WEBSITE FOR REQ FOR SVC INSRT, WWW.PORTOFSKAGIT.COM. AVBL SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, PER APVL. USAGE FEES APPLY.
  • FOR CD CTC WHIDBEY APCH AT 360-257-3310.
  • RWY 04/22 CLSD TO ACFT MORE THAN 12500 LB AND WINGSPAN MORE THAN 49 FT.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 11/29, LIRL RY 04/22, PAPI RY 11 & 29, AND REIL RY 11 & 29 - CTAF. PAPI RYS 04 & 22 OPR CONTINUOUSLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04MARKINGS FADED.
  • 22MARKINGS FADED.

Other notes

  • PRVDD ARPT MGR BRIEFS ALL ARPT USERS ON SPL OPNS; I.E., CONVERT ABNDD N/S TWY TO LTD USE RWY 16/34; A NOTAM BE ISSUED WHICH ALERTS THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO THIS OPN & WHICH STATES THE SPL PROCS TO BE USED WHEN OPERG TO/FROM ARPT; ARPT UNICOM BE ACTVTD AND MANNED WHENEVER THIS SPL OPN IN PROG.
  • ULTRALIGHT TPA 500 FT AGL.
  • 2TERMINAL BUILDING OPEN 0700-1900. AFTER HOURS, ACCESS AVAILABLE TO PILOTS. TERMINAL AND APRON ADJACENT TO TERMINAL FREE PILOT ACCESS WIFI.
  • 04/22WDSPR, OPN, UNSEALED CRACKS AND JOINTS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBVS

Answer card
ICAO
KBVS
Name
SKAGIT RGNL
Location
BURLINGTON/MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON
Elevation
145.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
645.1 ft MSL (500 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 5,480 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Skagit Rgnl sits in Burlington and Mount Vernon, Washington. Field elevation is 145.1 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 11/29 at 5,480 ft. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 500 ft AGL, or 645.1 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here.

Corporate Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The terminal building is open from 0700 to 1900. After hours, pilots still have access. Free pilot WiFi is available in the terminal and on the apron next to it. For clearance delivery, contact Whidbey Approach. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075.

A few operational items matter here. U.S. customs service is available for international arrivals. Check the Port of Skagit requirements before using it. Helicopter training and autorotations happen on the airport. Runway 04/22 is closed to aircraft over 12,500 lb or with a wingspan over 49 ft. Taxiway B is not for aircraft with a wingspan of 49 ft or greater when 04/22 is in use. Expect birds in the area. There can also be turbulence near the exhaust stacks southwest of runway 04. Runway 04 markings are faded, so brief that one carefully before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBVS?
Pattern altitude is 500 ft AGL. That equals 645.1 ft MSL at this field.
Does KBVS have a tower?
No. KBVS is non-towered, so use CTAF 123.075 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with UNICOM as needed.
What runways are available at Skagit Rgnl?
KBVS has two asphalt runways. Runway 11/29 is the longest at 5,480 ft. Runway 04/22 is 3,000 ft.
Is there an ILS at KBVS?
No ILS approaches are published at KBVS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KBVS?
Corporate Air Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about runway 04/22 at KBVS?
Runway 04/22 is closed to aircraft over 12,500 lb. It is also closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 49 ft. Runway 04 markings are faded, so give yourself extra time to brief the runway before landing.
Is customs available for international arrivals at KBVS?
Yes. U.S. customs service is available for international arrivals. The published remarks say to check the Port of Skagit requirements before using it. Service is available seven days a week per approval, with usage fees applying.
What are the lighting and clearance details at KBVS?
Runway 11/29 has activated medium intensity lighting, PAPI and REIL on 11 and 29. Runway 04/22 has low intensity lighting, with PAPI that operates continuously. For clearance delivery, contact Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310.

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