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Small airport

Backus Municipal Airport

ICAO 7Y3🇺🇸 Backus
Coordinates
46.8269°N, 94.5072°W
Elevation
1,355 ft (413 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-MN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:02
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
21:10
Civil dusk
21:48

About 15h 30m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Backus Municipal Airport

Backus Municipal Airport is a small airport in Backus, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,355 ft (413 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,585 ft / 1,093 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Pine River Regional Airport (KPWC), about 8 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 333,585 ft / 1,093 m135 ftTurf-fLightedOpen

Nearby airports

Pine River Regional AirportKPWC
8 nm SE (140°)
Webb Lake AirportMN00
8.7 nm NNE (23°)
Ultraflyte, Inc UltralightportMY62
11.8 nm SE (145°)
Longville Municipal AirportKXVG
15.8 nm NE (52°)
Breezy Point Airport8MN3
18.2 nm SE (139°)
Walker Municipal AirportY49
20.7 nm NNW (344°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Backus Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Backus Municipal Airport located?

Backus Municipal Airport is small airport located in Backus, United States, at an elevation of 1,355 ft (413 m).

How many runways does Backus Municipal Airport have?

Backus Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,585 ft / 1,093 m.

What time zone is Backus Municipal Airport in?

Backus Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Backus Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Backus Municipal Airport is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Backus Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Backus Municipal Airport is Pine River Regional Airport (KPWC), about 8 nm to the se, followed by Webb Lake Airport and Ultraflyte, Inc Ultralightport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Backus Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.