Boundary County Airport (65S), Idaho
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Boundary County Airport (local identifier 65S) serves Bonners Ferry, Idaho, with a single paved runway and no on-field control tower. The field carries jet fuel and 100LL, and its attendance schedule runs weekdays and Saturdays rather than around the clock. Traffic classifies at ops tier 2, with business aviation activity making up the bulk of the annual operations recorded by the FAA. Customs clearance is not available on site; the nearest customs airport of entry sits roughly 18 nautical miles away.
Runways
Boundary County Airport has one paved runway, 02/20, 4,002 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Boundary County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Boundary County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is 1S1, 18 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Boundary County Airport recorded 171 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at Boundary County Airport peaks in August, with May, July, and September also running well above the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 34 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Boundary County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The medium intensity runway lighting for runway 02/20 is pilot-activated via CTAF. The PAPI for runway 02 operates continuously.
Trees 85 feet tall are located 1,200 feet from the runway, offset 300 feet left of centerline. Trees 75 feet tall are located 1,600 feet from the runway, directly on centerline.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -6 degrees Celsius.
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at 65S?
No, Boundary County Airport does not have customs onsite. The nearest customs airport of entry is located approximately 17.86 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through that facility rather than expecting service at 65S directly.
What is the runway configuration at Boundary County Airport?
Boundary County Airport has a single paved runway, 02/20, measuring 4,002 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this field. Pilots should plan around wind conditions on this single strip, keeping in mind the tree obstructions noted near both runway ends.
Are there obstructions to be aware of on approach at 65S?
Yes, Boundary County Airport reports trees as obstructions near the runway. One group of trees reaches 85 feet at 1,200 feet from the runway, offset 300 feet left of centerline, and another reaches 75 feet at 1,600 feet, situated directly on centerline. Pilots should account for these when planning approach and departure paths.
How is clearance delivery handled at Boundary County Airport?
Boundary County Airport (65S) has no on-field tower, so clearance delivery is handled by contacting Seattle ARTCC. This applies to pilots needing an IFR clearance at this uncontrolled field. Runway lighting, including the MIRL on runway 02/20 and the PAPI on runway 02, operates on separate schedules noted in field remarks.