Black River Falls Area Airport

BCK · KBCK · Black River Falls, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
836 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,601 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:57 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:21 AM10:21Z
Sunrise05:54 AM10:54Z
Sunset08:24 PM01:24Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:57 PM01:57Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:57 PM → 05:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:24 PM → 04:54 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 170°downwind 080°base 350°final 260°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
260° mag · 260° true
Dimensions
4,601 × 75 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 080°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
836 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 43 ft, 1,510 ft from threshold, 160 ft R of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
27 ft
TDZ elevation
836 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

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

“Black River Falls”
ASOS/AWOS
119.125

Taxi & takeoff

“Black River Falls”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
122.5 128.6 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
363.0LA CROSSE RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

VOK 110.40 · ODI 117.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
VOK · Volk TACAN 110.40 · 41X r306° / 31.7 NM
ODI · Nodine VORTAC 117.90 · 126X High r051° / 33.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBCK
Coordinates
44.2507, -90.8553
Elevation
836 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.125 · ☎ 715-284-0007
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Green Bay Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
GRB
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1970/09
Distance from city
3 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; PAPI RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. SS-SR MIRL RWY 08/26 PRESET TO LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 2-light PAPI (left) · 26: 2-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 (additive)
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BLACK RIVER FALLS & JACKSON CO
101 S. SECOND ST, BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI
715-284-5514
Manager
FRANK VOGE
101 S. SECOND ST, BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI
920-960-1519
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; PAPI RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. SS-SR MIRL RWY 08/26 PRESET TO LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF SVC H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
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About KBCK

Black River Falls Area Airport (BCK · KBCK) is an airport in Black River Falls, WI, at 836 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,601 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBCK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBCK have a control tower?

No. Black River Falls Area Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KBCK?

Black River Falls Area Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,601 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBCK?

Black River Falls Area Airport is in Black River Falls, WI, at an elevation of 836 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.2507, -90.8553.

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