KBYS · BYS
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field
Fort Irwin/Barstow, CaliforniaElevation 2,350 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 04
RWY 22
13/31
RWY 13
RWY 31
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field is in Fort Irwin/Barstow, California. Field elevation 2,350 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKBYS / BYS
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.2805, -116.6300
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
41.65
DESERT RDO NORTH
A/G
41.5
DESERT RDO ROZ 1
INFO
41
DESERT RDO SOUTH
RDO
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RWY 13/31 CLSD.
›CAUTION: LDG AREAS SUBJECT TO BROWN-OUT CONDS; OCNL BLOWING SAND/DUST.
›CAUTION: HI VOLTAGE RADAR TRANS VCNTY MARS LAKE IN GOLDSTONE.
›MAIN POST HELIPAD RSTRD TO MEDEVAC AND VIP ACFT.
›NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER ATIS 134.100, 760-380-7188.
›FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
›LTD FCST SVC, BICYCLE LAKE DSN 470-4328.
›CAUTION: PWR POLES NEAR HIGHWATER PADS AND SW OF RWY 04 THLD UNLGTD.
›SVC - FUEL: A++ AVBL H24 RQRS PRIOR APPROVAL CTC DSN 470-6877, C760-380-6877.
›CAUTION: SFC TO SFC AND AIR TO GND GUNNERY.
›CAUTION: EXTV LOW LEVEL JET ACT.
›RSTD: C-17 USE RQRS COMBAT CONTROL TEAM (CCT) OR QUALIFIED TALCE INSPECTION PRIOR TO OPS. ATCT CLSD. PPR 3 BUS/WORKING DAYS EXCLDG WKENDS OR HOLS PRIOR TO ENTERING R2502, DSN 470-4320, C760-380-4320. CTC DESERT RDO (H24) 30 MIN PRIOR TO ENTERING RSTD AREA.
›MISC: WX FCST SVC, BICYCLE LAKE DSN 470-9527, C760-380-9527. REMOTE WX BRIEFING SVC AVBL DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, DSN 228-6598/6599, C520-228-6598/6599.
›SERVICE - LGT: HELIPAD WEST LGTD, NO RWY LGTS 04/22.
›COMMUNICATIONS: PMSV - 69.95, 66.9; ATIS 239.275 (C760-380-7188 NATIONAL TRAINING CTR); DESERT RDO SOUTH - (E) 66.1, 126.2, 267.275; DESERT RDO NORTH - (E) 66.1, 126.2, 302.3; DESERT RDO CENTRAL - (E) 66.1, 126.2, 281.45.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KBYS have a METAR?
Yes. KBYS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KBYS have a TAF?
When KBYS issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KBYS?
KBYS sits at 2,350 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KBYS?
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.