Burley Municipal Airport (KBYI)
Medium airport · Burley, Idaho, United States
Airport data
| Name | Burley Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBYI |
| IATA | BYI |
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1265 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°32'33" W 113°46'19" 42.54260, -113.77200 |
| Location | Burley, Idaho, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,092 ft (1247 m) | 80 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06/24 | 4,072 ft (1241 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Burley Municipal Airport at a glance
Burley Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Burley, Idaho, United States, known to airline systems as BYI. The field elevation of 4,150 ft (1265 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBYI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 4,092 ft (1247 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBYI 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 Burley Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport | KTWF | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Pocatello Regional Airport | KPIH | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Friedman Memorial Airport | KSUN | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Idaho Falls Regional Airport | KIDA | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Logan-Cache Airport | KLGU | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Burley Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,150 ft field elevation of Burley Municipal 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 Burley Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Burley Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Burley Municipal Airport is KBYI, and its IATA code is BYI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Burley Municipal Airport above sea level?
Burley Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet (1265 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Burley Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.5426, -113.7720 — in Burley, Idaho, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport, about 59 km away.
Does KBYI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBYI 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 Burley Municipal Airport?
Burley Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,092 ft (1247 m) with a ASP surface.