N98

MVFR

BOYNE CITY MUNI

BOYNE CITY · MICHIGAN

Elev
659.6'
Longest RWY
4,001'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into N98
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,659.6'
MSL · field 659.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

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 06:35Z

KBFA 280635Z AUTO 17005KT 9SM -RA BKN030 OVC037 16/13 A2952 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
Wind
170° @ 5 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.52 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,434 ft
Ceiling
3,000 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
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
170° · 5 kt
RWY 09
088°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 088° · 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • There is a 250-foot hill located 2 nautical miles east of runway 27 with a 16 to 1 slope ratio. There are also 20-foot trees 480 feet distant, 145 feet right, with a 14 to 1 slope ratio.Show FAA
  • To access the administration building, press 5, then 3 and 2 simultaneously, then 1.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • A firing range northeast of the field operates at unscheduled times. For advisory, contact Boyne City Police Department at 231-582-6611.Show FAA
  • There is an overnight parking fee.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 27 has REIL lighting. Runway 09 has PAPI lighting. Runways 09 and 27 have medium intensity runway lighting. The common traffic advisory frequency is 122.9.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is self-service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09There is a 6-foot fence 175 feet distant and a 19-foot road 197 feet distant near runway 09.Show FAA
  • 27There is a 5-foot tree 190 feet distant, 115 and 125 feet right of runway 27.Show FAA
  • 09There are 66-foot trees 624 feet from the displaced threshold, 125 to 186 feet left, with an approach slope ratio of 9 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 09.Show FAA
  • 27The cataloged obstruction at runway 27 exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established before 1959.Show FAA
  • Ropes are not provided.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

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
MVFR
Current wind
170° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

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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N98 Boyne City Muni Airport