Burlington / Alamance Regional (KBUY), North Carolina
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Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Burlington / Alamance Regional (KBUY) is a tier-1 general aviation airport serving the Burlington, North Carolina area, located roughly 22.7 nautical miles from the Piedmont Triad metro area. The field is non-towered and handled 9,229 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 10,894 total operations recorded by FAA TFMSC, supported by a single 6,406-foot asphalt runway and both 100LL and Jet A fuel.
Runways
Burlington / Alamance Regional has one paved runway, 06/24, 6,406 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Burlington / Alamance Regional has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Burlington / Alamance Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Piedmont Triad International (KGSO), 23 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Burlington / Alamance Regional recorded 9,229 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KBUY concentrates most heavily in October, with October operations exceeding every other month in 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 873 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Burlington / Alamance Regional averages 16.5 days above 90°F in July and 20.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.8°F, and January the coldest, at 51.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Burlington / Alamance Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Greensboro Approach.
Runway 24 has unmarked high-voltage transmission lines approximately 4,000 feet from the threshold, on both sides of the centerline.
REIL for runways 06 and 24 are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPI on runways 06 and 24 operate continuously. HIRL for runway 06/24 operates from dusk to dawn, with intensity adjustable via CTAF.
Trees 16 feet tall stand 116 feet from the runway end, offset 363 feet right of centerline.
On runway 06, there is a 15-foot drop-off located 150 feet from the threshold, offset 250 feet left of centerline.
Deer and waterfowl are present in the vicinity of the airport.
After hours, fuel is available for emergency purposes only.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Burlington / Alamance Regional has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Siler City Municipal (KSCR), 20.80 NM south.
Part of the North Carolina Triad area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KBUY offer for business aircraft?
Burlington / Alamance Regional operates a single runway, 06/24, measuring 6,406 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. That length accommodates most midsize and super-midsize business jets operating at typical weights. KBUY is a non-towered field, so pilots coordinate movements on CTAF rather than with a control tower. The runway lighting includes REIL and HIRL on both ends, pilot-activated via CTAF, along with PAPI on both 06 and 24 operating continuously. There is no crosswind or secondary runway option at this airport.
Is fuel available at KBUY outside normal hours?
Burlington / Alamance Regional (KBUY) publishes an attendance schedule of 0800 to 2000 daily, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel are listed as available. Outside that attended window, remarks specify that after-hours fuel access is limited to emergency situations only. Dispatchers planning arrivals or departures near the edges of the schedule should confirm fuel support in advance rather than assume unattended access. There is no indication of self-service fueling infrastructure in the airport data.
Does KBUY have on-site customs clearance?
Burlington / Alamance Regional does not have customs facilities on site. The nearest customs point is Piedmont Triad International (KGSO), located approximately 22.93 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through KGSO or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at KBUY. Dispatchers handling international arrivals into the Burlington area should build this diversion distance into routing and timing plans.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near KBUY's runway?
Burlington / Alamance Regional (KBUY) has several close-in obstructions documented for runway 06/24. Trees 16 feet tall stand 116 feet from the runway end, offset 363 feet right of centerline. Runway 06 also has a 15-foot drop-off located 150 feet from the threshold, offset 250 feet left of centerline. Additionally, unmarked high-voltage transmission lines cross both sides of the centerline for runway 24, approximately 4,000 feet from the threshold. Pilots should review these obstacle clearances during approach and departure planning at this non-towered field.
How does business aviation traffic at KBUY vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at Burlington / Alamance Regional (KBUY) shows a concentrated pattern, with October recording the highest monthly total at 873 operations according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Traffic is generally lower in the winter months, with February at 700 operations and January at 684. The airport logs 9,229 annual business aviation operations out of 10,894 total operations. This distribution reflects a tier-1 facility with meaningful monthly variation rather than flat year-round demand.