N98

VFR

BOYNE CITY MUNI

BOYNE CITY · MICHIGAN

Elev
659.6'
Longest RWY
4,001'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of N98 BOYNE CITY MUNI showing runway layout — runways 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into N98
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,659.6'
MSL · field 659.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +2 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF N98

N98 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBFA (BOYNE MOUNTAIN) · 3.8 NM away. Conditions at N98 may differ.

METAR · KBFA

Observed 23:15Z

KBFA 112315Z AUTO 21005G11KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A2966 RMK AO2
Wind
210° @ 5G11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.66 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,700 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL CAIN
Address
319 N LAKE ST, BOYNE CITY MI 49712-2111

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

tap a runway
210° · 5 kt
RWY 27
268°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 268° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,660 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored88° / 268°4,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(4°)19', road, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
2717', road, 200' from thr, 146' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of N98 BOYNE CITY MUNI in BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
N98 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

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

  • RWY 27 +250 FT HILL, 2 NM EAST, 16:1; +20 FT TREES, 480 FT DIST, 145 FT R, 14:1.
  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ADMIN BLDG ACES: PRESS 5, THEN 3 & 2 SIMUL, THEN 1.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • FIRING RANGE NE OF FLD OPRS AT UNSKED TIMES, FOR ADZY CTC BOYNE CITY POLICE DEPT AT 231-582-6611.
  • OVNGT PRKG FEE.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 27; PAPI RWY 09; MIRL RWY 09/27 - 122.9.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SVC.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09+6 FT FENCE, 175 FT DIST; 19 FT ROAD, 197 FT DIST.
  • 275 FT TREE, 190 FT DIST, 115 & 125 FT R.
  • 0966 FT TREES, 624 FT DIST FM DTHR, 125-186 FT L, APCH RATIO 9:1 TO DTHR.
  • 27CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Other notes

  • ESTABD BFR 1959.
  • ROPES NOT PRVDD.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · N98

Answer card
ICAO
N98
Name
BOYNE CITY MUNI
Location
BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN
Elevation
659.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,659.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Boyne City Muni (N98) sits in Boyne City, Michigan. The field elevation is 659.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 4,001 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The published remarks matter here. A firing range northeast of the field operates at unscheduled times. Deer and birds are also reported on and near the airport. Runway 09 has PAPI. Runway 27 has REIL lighting. Both runway ends have medium intensity runway lighting.

The on-field FBO is Boyne City Municipal Airport. It carries self-serve AVGAS 100LL. For a first-time arrival, pay close attention to the published obstructions near runway 09 and the hill east of runway 27. The field also has a cataloged obstruction on runway 27 that exceeds a 45 degree slope. If you need clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. If you want advisory on the firing range, call Boyne City Police Department before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at N98 Boyne City Muni?
N98 has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 4,001 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Boyne City Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for N98. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at N98?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Is N98 towered or non-towered?
N98 has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which fuel is available on the field at Boyne City Muni?
The on-field FBO is Boyne City Municipal Airport. It carries self-serve AVGAS 100LL.
What runway lighting does N98 have?
Runway 09 has PAPI lighting. Runway 27 has REIL lighting. Both runway ends have medium intensity runway lighting.
Are there any obstructions or hazards to watch for at N98?
Yes. The published remarks note trees, a fence, a road near runway 09, plus a hill east of runway 27. Deer and birds are also present on and near the airport.
Who should I call for advisory about the firing range near N98?
The published remarks say a firing range northeast of the field operates at unscheduled times. For advisory, contact Boyne City Police Department at 231-582-6611.

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