Black River Falls Area Airport (KBCK), Wisconsin
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Black River Falls Area Airport (KBCK) is a public-use, unattended field in west-central Wisconsin, sitting at 836 feet elevation with a single paved runway. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows cross-border business aviation traffic of 146 operations against a total of 183, placing the field in the moderate-activity tier. The nearest customs clearance point is Rochester International (KRST), roughly 74 nautical miles away, since KBCK itself has no onsite customs service. Several general aviation and military fields sit within 40 nautical miles, including Volk Field and La Crosse Regional.
Runways
Black River Falls Area Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 4,601 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Black River Falls Area Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Black River Falls Area Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rochester International (KRST), 74 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Black River Falls Area Airport recorded 146 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at Black River Falls Area (KBCK) is concentrated mainly in May and September, with lower activity in the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 27 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Black River Falls Area Airport averages 3.0 snow days in January.
Weather station is 2.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Black River Falls Area Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
REIL for runway 08 and 26, PAPI for runway 08 and 26, and MIRL for runway 08/26 are pilot-activated on CTAF. From sunset to sunrise, MIRL for runway 08/26 is preset to low intensity and can be increased in intensity via CTAF.
Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Self-service fuel is available H24 with credit card.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Black River Falls Area Airport has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Sparta / Fort Mc Coy (KCMY), 18.25 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBCK
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$1,200.00 catering order at KBCK.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KBCK?
Black River Falls Area Airport (KBCK) offers self-service 100LL and Jet A+ fuel. The pumps operate H24 and accept credit cards, so no attendant coordination is required. The field itself is unattended, per the UNATNDD schedule, so self-service fuel is the only option at any hour.
What runway does KBCK have?
KBCK has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 4601 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved length, so it defines the field's capability for fixed-wing traffic. There is no parallel or crosswind runway available at Black River Falls Area.
How do I get a customs clearance near KBCK?
Black River Falls Area (KBCK) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs point is Rochester International, KRST, located approximately 74 nautical miles away. Operators requiring clearance should plan to route through that facility rather than expecting service at KBCK itself.
What lighting is available at KBCK for night operations?
KBCK provides pilot-controlled lighting on CTAF, including REIL and PAPI for both runway 08 and 26, along with MIRL for runway 08/26. From sunset to sunrise the MIRL is preset to low intensity and can be increased via CTAF. Pilots should be prepared to activate lighting themselves since the field is unattended.