KBYG

MVFR

JOHNSON COUNTY

BUFFALO · WYOMING

Elev
4,970'
Longest RWY
6,143'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBYG
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,970'
MSL · field 4,970' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KBYG

Current METAR

Observed 21:53Z

KBYG 272153Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC016 M01/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP170 T10061044
Wind
120° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
-1°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,206 ft
Ceiling
1,600 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 NW
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BYG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRUCE MCWHORTER
Address
158 AIRPORT RD, BUFFALO WY 82834

Flight service · Hours

FSS CPR
CASPER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 3 kt
RWY 13
126°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 126° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,970 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored126° / 306°6,143 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3°)
31PAPI 4-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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 31
KBYG · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Terrain drops off both sides of runway 13/31.Show FAA
  • Runway 31 has a 250-foot drop 170 feet left of the first 417 feet.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 13/31 with PAPI on runways 13 and 31 and REIL on runway 31. The frequency is 122.8.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFor Jet A fuel after hours, phone 307-217-2060 or 210-287-1548.Show FAA
  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours via self-service credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pilot-supplied tie down ropes are required.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours call 307-217-2060 or 210-287-1548.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBYG

Answer card
ICAO
KBYG
Name
JOHNSON COUNTY
Location
BUFFALO, WYOMING
Elevation
4,970 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,970 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 6,143 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
120° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Johnson County Airport (KBYG) sits in Buffalo, Wyoming at 4,970 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 6,143 ft long and paved. The field is non-towered. 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 for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 5,970 ft MSL. The airport has medium intensity runway lights on 13/31. PAPI is available on runways 13 and 31. REIL is published on runway 31. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Terrain drops off on both sides of runway 13/31. Runway 31 also has a steep drop near the left side of the first part of the runway, so pay close attention on landing and rollout.

Johnson County Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service credit card. For after-hours service, call the numbers in the Chart Supplement or the FBO directly. Pilot-supplied tie down ropes are required. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. This is a high-elevation field, so expect performance planning to matter on warm days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KBYG Johnson County Airport?
The field elevation is 4,970 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.
What is the runway length at KBYG?
KBYG has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 6,143 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is there an ILS at Johnson County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KBYG. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at KBYG?
A pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 5,970 ft MSL at this field.
Is KBYG towered?
No. KBYG is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KBYG?
Johnson County Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KBYG?
Yes. 100LL is available 24 hours via self-service credit card.
What should I watch for on approach to runway 13/31 at KBYG?
Deer are reported on and near the airport. Terrain drops off both sides of runway 13/31. Runway 31 also has a 250-foot drop 170 feet left of the first 417 feet, so brief the rollout carefully.

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