Boyne Mountain Airport Explained

Boyne Mountain Airport is a civil, public use airport located 1 mile west of Boyne Falls, Michigan. The airport is privately owned. It is 4 miles away from Boyne City Municipal Airport. The closest major airport is the Gaylord Regional Airport 13 miles away.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

The skiing industry in Boyne Mountain a significant source of traffic for the airport. The airport is routinely among facilities upgraded in the area to support the tourism and holidaymaking industries in the area.[9]

Facilities and aircraft

The airport has one runway: runway 17/35 is 5187 x 60 ft (1581 x 18 m) and is made of asphalt. There is a 10 foot paved shoulder on each side on the last 4700' of runway 35. For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2020, the airport has 91 operations per week, or about 4700 per year, all general aviation. For that same period, no aircraft are based on the field.

The Boyne Mountain Resort operates an FBO on the field offering full-service fuel and hangars as well as general aircraft maintenance. Other amenities include a lounge, conference room, snooze room, and courtesy car.[10] [11]

Accidents and incidents

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: (BFA) BOYNE MOUNTAIN. 2022-07-22 . Federal Aviation Administration.
  2. Web site: AirNav: KBFA – Boyne Mountain Airport . 2022-07-22 . AirNav.
  3. Web site: FAA Information about Boyne Mountain Airport (KBFA). 2022-07-22 . airport-data.com.
  4. Web site: Boyne Mountain Airport – KBFA – AOPA. 2022-07-22 . Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
  5. Web site: Boyne Mountain Airport. 2022-07-22 . Airport Guide.
  6. Web site: Boyne Mountain Michigan - BFA. 2022-07-22 . Fun Places to Fly.
  7. Web site: BOYNE MOUNTAIN AIRPORT (BOYNE FALLS, MI) BFA OVERVIEW AND FBOS. 2022-07-22 . FlightAware.
  8. Web site: Airport & FBO Info for KBFA/BFA BOYNE MOUNTAIN BOYNE FALLS MI. 2022-07-22 . fltplan.com.
  9. Web site: Boyne Mountain Resort Embarks on Major Expansion. 2022-07-22 . DBusiness.
  10. Web site: Boyne Mountain Resort. 2022-07-22 . Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
  11. Web site: Boyne Mountain Lodge Airport. 2022-07-22 . FlightAware.
  12. Web site: N784SA accident description. 2022-07-22 . Plane Crash Map.