KBVU

VFR

BOULDER CITY MUNI

BOULDER CITY · NEVADA

Elev
2,203.1'
Longest RWY
5,103'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:35Z
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Before you fly into KBVU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,203.1'
MSL · field 2,203.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +5 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KBVU

Current METAR

Observed 03:35Z

KBVU 120335Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 34/M02 A2976 RMK AO2
Wind
030° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
34°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,210 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 SW
VFR sectional
LAS VEGAS
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARISSA ADOU
Address
1201 AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE 200, BOULDER CITY NV 89005

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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030° · 7 kt
RWY 33
334°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 334° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,203 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2789° / 269°5,103 ftASPH09 R
15/33Favored154° / 334°3,852 ftASPH15 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)123', pline, 3724' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 29
1510', gnd, 400' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
33PAPI 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 KBVU BOULDER CITY MUNI in BOULDER CITY, NEVADA, showing runways 09/27, 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 27
KBVU · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CARGO,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • RWY 33 STEEP RWY GRADIENT; RISING TERRAIN; OBSTACLES OFF DEP END OF RWY.
  • AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF BOULDER CITY RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
  • UNLIGHTED POWER LINES ALL QUADRANTS.
  • UPHILL DEPARTURES ON RWY 33 NOT RECOMMENDED.
  • STEEP RISING TERRAIN NORTH OF ARPT.
  • ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY 2 MILES SW OF ARPT INVOF DRY LAKE BED.
  • SKYDIVE DROP ZONE ADJACENT AIRPORT NORTH EAST SIDE.
  • LARGE NUMBER OF GRAND CANYON TOUR ACFT OPERATIONS IN VICINITY TRANSITING TO & FROM AIRPORT.
  • HELICOPTERS CROSS ACTIVE RWYS AND TWYS.
  • RWY 27 PREFERRED UNDER LIGHT OR NO WIND CONDITIONS.
  • TAXIWAY SHOULDERS ADJ TO TWY D WEST OF RWY 15/33, SOFT GROUND AND DROPS OFF MORE THAN 3 INCHES.
  • OPERATIONS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA - UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM ACTIVITY WITHIN AN AREA DEFINED AS 3NM RADIUS OF BLD R-197/7NM, SFC-400 FT AGL.
  • CTC AP OPS FOR RWY COND RPT, 702-293-9405, OR WHEN THE AP IS UNATNDD.
  • FOR ATC ASSISTANCE CALL OR CONTACT LAS VEGAS APCH AT 725-200-4432.
  • RWY 15/33 NO RUNUP AREA. RUNUP AREA LCTD ON TWY D AND TWY A.
  • LNDG FEE: FOR LNDG FEE SKED, CHECK ARPT WEBSITE OR CTC ARPT

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 09/27 & 15/33 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SVC 100LL AVBL 24/7 WITH CC.
  • ASELF SVC JET-A AVBL 24/7 WITH CC.

Other notes

  • MANAGERAIRPORT MANAGER EMAIL: AIRPORTADMIN@BCNV.ORG 702-293-9405

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBVU

Answer card
ICAO
KBVU
Name
BOULDER CITY MUNI
Location
BOULDER CITY, NEVADA
Elevation
2,203.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,203.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,103 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Boulder City Muni sits in Boulder City, Nevada. The field elevation is 2,203.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 5,103 ft. This is a non-towered airport, so expect self-announced traffic on CTAF 122.7. 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.

The field sits in southern Nevada, so density altitude can be a real factor in warm weather. Runway 33 has a steep gradient with rising terrain and obstacles off the departure end. Uphill departures on runway 33 are not recommended. Runways 15/33 also have no runup area. Use taxiway D or taxiway A for runup. There is also ultralight activity about 2 miles southwest near the dry lake bed. A skydive drop zone is adjacent to the airport on the northeast side.

On the field, Boulder City Aviation Services carries 100LL and Jet A. B.F.E. also carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL and Jet A are available 24 hours a day with credit card. For ATC help, Las Vegas Approach is the published approach control. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any local restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KBVU?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at KBVU. It is 5,103 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is KBVU towered or non-towered?
KBVU has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announced traffic and coordinate with UNICOM on the same frequency if needed.
Does KBVU have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KBVU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or brief the arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at KBVU?
The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBOs are on the field at KBVU?
Boulder City Aviation Services is on the field and carries 100LL and Jet A. B.F.E. is also on the field and carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current services and availability.
Is self-serve fuel available at KBVU?
Yes. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with credit card. Self-serve Jet A is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with credit card.
What should I know about runway 33 at KBVU?
Runway 33 has a steep gradient with rising terrain and obstacles off the departure end. Uphill departures on runway 33 are not recommended.
Are there any special traffic or airspace concerns near KBVU?
Yes. There is ultralight activity about 2 miles southwest near the dry lake bed. A skydive drop zone is adjacent to the airport on the northeast side. Southern Nevada also has UAS activity within a 3 NM radius of Boulder City restricted area 197/7 NM, surface to 400 ft AGL.

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