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Boulder Municipal Airport

IATA WBUICAO KBDULocal BDU🇺🇸 Boulder
Coordinates
40.0391°N, 105.2260°W
Elevation
5,288 ft (1,612 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 46m 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 Boulder Municipal Airport

Boulder Municipal Airport

Boulder Municipal Airport is a public airport located 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of the central business district of Boulder, a city in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is owned by the City of Boulder and used almost exclusively for general aviation. Its location in the foothills of the Rockies east of the continental divide gives excellent conditions for soaring, and there is extensive gliding activity. It is the base of the Soaring Society of Boulder.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KBDU

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 264,100 ft / 1,250 m75 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen
08G / 26G4,100 ft / 1,250 m20 ftAsph-turf-fUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAF/UNICOM:Boulder traffic122.725 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PCO012 DAY HRSSpecial useDangerGND18000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle6,070 ft
Obstacle6,027 ft
Obstacle6,066 ft
Obstacle6,050 ft
Obstacle6,043 ft
Obstacle6,083 ft
Obstacle6,001 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Boulder Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Boulder Municipal Airport is KBDU, and its IATA code is WBU.

Where is Boulder Municipal Airport located?

Boulder Municipal Airport is small airport located in Boulder, United States, at an elevation of 5,288 ft (1,612 m).

How many runways does Boulder Municipal Airport have?

Boulder Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,100 ft / 1,250 m.

What time zone is Boulder Municipal Airport in?

Boulder Municipal Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Boulder Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Boulder Municipal Airport is approximately 7.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Boulder Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Boulder Municipal Airport is Lemons Private Strip (CO10), about 2.7 nm to the s, followed by Ashlawn Airport and Dave's Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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