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Small airport

Boswell Bay Airport

IATA BSWICAO AK97🇺🇸 Boswell Bay
Coordinates
60.4231°N, 146.1460°W
Elevation
230 ft (70 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
15.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:33
Sunrise
04:51
Sunset
22:51
Civil dusk
00:09

About 18h 0m 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 Boswell Bay Airport

Boswell Bay Airport is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and is located near Boswell Bay, in the Chugach Census Area, Alaska of the U.S. state of Alaska. The airfield was constructed in 1968 to serve the nearby White Alice radar site, now abandoned.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 222,612 ft / 796 m100 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Strawberry Point AirportAK30
2.4 nm SE (143°)
Johnstone Point Airport2AK5
13.4 nm WNW (285°)
Cordova Municipal AirportCKU
14.4 nm ENE (59°)
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith AirportCDV
20.2 nm ENE (78°)
Tatitlek AirportTEK
31.3 nm NNW (329°)
Valdez Pioneer FieldVDZ
42.7 nm N (356°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Boswell Bay Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Boswell Bay Airport?

Boswell Bay Airport uses the IATA code BSW.

Where is Boswell Bay Airport located?

Boswell Bay Airport is small airport located in Boswell Bay, United States, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).

How many runways does Boswell Bay Airport have?

Boswell Bay Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,612 ft / 796 m.

What time zone is Boswell Bay Airport in?

Boswell Bay Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Boswell Bay Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Boswell Bay Airport is approximately 15.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Boswell Bay Airport?

The nearest airport to Boswell Bay Airport is Strawberry Point Airport (AK30), about 2.4 nm to the se, followed by Johnstone Point Airport and Cordova Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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