7Y3
Backus Municipal Airport
Backus, MinnesotaElevation 1,355 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
15/33
RWY 15161°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33341°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Backus Municipal Airport is in Backus, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,355 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerANN SWANSON
Manager phone218-839-8450
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA7Y3
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.8269, -94.5072
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · MOGAS
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›NMRS PRIM SFC PENETRATIONS.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›SAND SHOWING THROUGH TURF.
›NSTD LIRL DUE TO SPACING.
›YELLOW CONES.
›YELLOW CONES.
›ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.
›ACTVT NSTD LIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 33 OTS INDEFLY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 7Y3 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 7Y3. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 7Y3 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 7Y3. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 7Y3?
7Y3 sits at 1,355 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 7Y3?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.