Boca Raton Airport (KBCT)
Medium airport · Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Boca Raton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBCT |
| IATA | BCT |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°22'43" W 80°6'28" 26.37850, -80.10770 |
| Location | Boca Raton, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,276 ft (1913 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Boca Raton Airport at a glance
Boca Raton Airport is a medium airport in Boca Raton, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as BCT. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBCT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 6,276 ft (1913 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBCT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Boca Raton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport | KFXE | 21 km (11 NM) |
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | KDJT | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | KFLL | 34 km (18 NM) |
| North Perry Airport | KHWO | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | KOPF | 55 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Boca Raton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Boca Raton Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Boca Raton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Boca Raton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Boca Raton Airport is KBCT, and its IATA code is BCT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Boca Raton Airport above sea level?
Boca Raton Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Boca Raton Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.3785, -80.1077 — in Boca Raton, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, about 21 km away.
Does KBCT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBCT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Boca Raton Airport?
Boca Raton Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,276 ft (1913 m) with a ASP surface.