Birchwood
BCV · PABV · Birchwood, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:55 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:48 AM | 14:48Z |
| Sunrise | 07:32 AM | 15:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:11 PM | 04:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 04:55Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 02LLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 020° mag · 039° true
- Dimensions
- 4,012 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- CTAF
- 123.0
Enter the left downwind (heading 200°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 02L
- Threshold elev
- 83 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 71 ft, 613 ft from threshold, 283 ft L of centerline — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- TDZ elevation
- 83 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 4,012 ft | |
| 02R/20L | 1,802 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Birchwood”Taxi & takeoff
“Birchwood”Also
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
EDF 113.40 · BGQ 112.50 · TED 113.15
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 · 81X | — | r023° / 12.2 NM |
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | High | r106° / 16.1 NM |
| TED · Anchorage | VOR/DME | 113.15 · 78Y | High | r023° / 19.8 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- PABV / BCV
- Coordinates
- 61.4161, -149.5083
- Elevation
- 83 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Weather station
- AWOS-3P · 135.55 · ☎ 907-621-7605
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI · 121.5, 122.3, 122.55 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Kenai Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- BCV
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Airport phone
- 907-283-7211
- Activated
- 1949/10
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT VASI RWY 20R; MIRL RWY 02L/20R - CTAF. ACTVT VASI RWY 20R - 7 CLICKS.; MID 1500 FT TWY A DSGND ULTRALIGHT & SKI/TUNDRA TIRE EQUIP RWY; PARL OPS NA - SEQ ON CTAF. on 123.0 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 20R: VASI.
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
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Charter, Glider, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 16 notes
General
- CTN: SAILPLANE OPS.
- MID 1500 FT TWY A DSGND ULTRALIGHT & SKI/TUNDRA TIRE EQUIP RWY; PARL OPS NA - SEQ ON CTAF.
- TSNT PRKG AVBL; FEE AFT 24 HR.
- HEL AVOID FIXED WING & ULTRALIGHT TFC PAT.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
- WINTER MAINT NA.
- RWY COND UNMNT; RCMND VIS INSPN BFR LNDG.
Runways
- SKI/TUNDRA TIRE RWY.
- 600 FT ASPH RWY 20L END; RMNDR GRVL.
- EXC ULTRALIGHT; USE L TFC E AWAY FM RWYS.
- EXC ULTRALIGHT; USE L TFC E AWAY FM RWYS.
- HUMPS & RUTS.
- HUMPS & RUTS.
Lighting
- ACTVT VASI RWY 20R; MIRL RWY 02L/20R - CTAF. ACTVT VASI RWY 20R - 7 CLICKS.
Obstructions
- ROAD 10 FT FM THR ACRS CNTRLN.
- CTLG OBS EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLP.
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About PABV
Birchwood (BCV · PABV) is an airport in Birchwood, AK, at 83 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,012 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PABV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PABV have a control tower?
No. Birchwood is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PABV?
Birchwood has 2 runways; the longest is 4,012 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PABV?
Birchwood is in Birchwood, AK, at an elevation of 83 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.4161, -149.5083.
More about PABV
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 PABV 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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