Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (KBYS)
Medium airport · Fort Irwin/Barstow, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bicycle Lake Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBYS |
| IATA | BYS |
| Elevation | 2,350 ft (716 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°16'50" W 116°37'48" 35.28050, -116.63000 |
| Location | Fort Irwin/Barstow, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,631 ft (2936 m) | 175 ft | GRE | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,124 ft (1867 m) | 175 ft | GRE | No |
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field at a glance
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Irwin/Barstow, California, United States, known to airline systems as BYS. The field elevation of 2,350 ft (716 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBYS 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 — 04/22 — offers 9,631 ft (2936 m) of gre surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBYS 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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow Daggett Airport | KDAG | 50 km (27 NM) |
| China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport | KNID | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field | KNXP | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Edwards Air Force Base | KEDW | 121 km (65 NM) |
| California City Municipal Airport | KL71 | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,350 ft field elevation of Bicycle Lake Army Air Field 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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Bicycle Lake Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Bicycle Lake Army Air Field is KBYS, and its IATA code is BYS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bicycle Lake Army Air Field above sea level?
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 2,350 feet (716 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bicycle Lake Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 35.2805, -116.6300 — in Fort Irwin/Barstow, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barstow Daggett Airport, about 50 km away.
Does KBYS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBYS 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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field?
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,631 ft (2936 m) with a GRE surface.