What are the operating hours of KBYS?

Bicycle Lake Army Air Field operates from 00:00 to 23:59.

What fuel is available at KBYS?

Bicycle Lake Army Air Field offers Jet A+.

Does KBYS require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (United States).

Where is KBYS located?

Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (KBYS) is located in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States.

What is the IATA code for KBYS?

The IATA code for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field is BYS.

How long is the runway at KBYS?

The main runway at Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (04/22) measures 2936x53m.

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Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (KBYS/BYS) — Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States

Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (KBYS/BYS) serves Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (04/22, 13/31). Field elevation is 2350 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Sep 11

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z

2026-07-192026-09-11

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KBYS
Name: Bicycle Lake Army Air Field
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 35.280499
Longitude: -116.629997
Elevation: 2350 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Fort Irwin/Barstow
IATA Code: BYS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 2936x53m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 1867x53m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 41.650, 41.500, 41.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Bicycle Lake Army Air Field operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A+
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KBYS?: Bicycle Lake Army Air Field operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What fuel is available at KBYS?: Bicycle Lake Army Air Field offers Jet A+.
Does KBYS require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (United States).
Where is KBYS located?: Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (KBYS) is located in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States.
What is the IATA code for KBYS?: The IATA code for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field is BYS.
How long is the runway at KBYS?: The main runway at Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (04/22) measures 2936x53m.

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