Battle Mountain

BAM · KBAM · Battle Mountain, NV · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
4,536 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,300 ft 04/22
Runways
4
Mag var
13E
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:19 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:04 AM13:04Z
Sunrise06:31 AM13:31Z
Sunset06:52 PM01:52Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:19 PM02:19Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:19 PM → 06:04 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:52 PM → 05:31 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 036°downwind 306°base 216°final 126°45° entry13223104

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
126° mag · 139° true
Dimensions
7,299 × 100 ft
TPA
5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 306°) on the 45° at 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
4,536 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
4,536 ft

Condition: Poor. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 104k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.45

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
132.25 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.35BATTLE MOUNTAIN RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

BAM 112.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BAM · Battle Mountain VORTAC 112.20 · 59X High r038° / 2.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KBAM / BAM
Coordinates
40.5991, -116.8743
Elevation
4,536 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
SALT LAKE CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.45 · ☎ 775-635-8419
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
RENO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RNO
Attendance
ALL 0700-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
3 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 & 13/31; PERI LGTS H1 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 4-light PAPI (right) · 22: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Air ambulance, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LANDER COUNTY
50 STATE ROUTE 305, BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV
775-635-2885
Manager
TYLER DERKS
1080 AIRPORT RD, BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV
775-455-7423
Remarks FAA · 13 notes

General

  • (E81) EDGE REFLECTORS ON TWYS AND RAMP.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 63/F/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 63/F/C/W/T
  • RWY NRS FADED.
  • THR MARKINGS FADED.
  • RWY NRS FADED.
  • THR MARKINGS FADED.
  • BLACK OUTLINE IS PARTIALLY VSB, W INTERIOR GONE.
  • BLACK OUTLINE PARTIALLY VSB. W INTERIOR GONE.
  • PCI 54 L & T ALLIGATOR PATCHING, BONE CRACKING, WEEDS GROWING THRU CRACKS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 & 13/31; PERI LGTS H1 - CTAF.

Attendance

  • AFT HRS CALL (775) 635-2245.
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About KBAM

Battle Mountain (BAM · KBAM) is an airport in Battle Mountain, NV, at 4,536 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 7,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBAM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBAM have a control tower?

No. Battle Mountain is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KBAM?

Battle Mountain has 4 runways; the longest is 7,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBAM?

Battle Mountain is in Battle Mountain, NV, at an elevation of 4,536 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5991, -116.8743.

More about KBAM

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KBAM in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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