Byron Airport (C83), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Byron Airport (C83) is a public-use, non-towered field east of the San Francisco Bay Area with two paved runways. Traffic is light business aviation volume, and the surrounding terrain includes wind turbines and rising ground that operators should note before arrival or departure.
Runways
Byron Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 4,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Byron Airport has 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 2pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Byron Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Oakland San Francisco Bay (KOAK), 29 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Byron Airport recorded 117 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Byron Airport (C83) is concentrated in a few months, with October and May showing the highest volumes recorded in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 22 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Byron Airport averages 22.2 days above 90°F in July and 4.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.3°F, and January the coldest, at 56.3°F.
Weather station is 2.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Byron Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes and other notes.
Ultralight and sailplane activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach.
The hangar apron and tiedown apron have a maximum weight limit of 12,500 pounds.
Pilot-controlled lighting is available from sunset to sunrise. Activate REIL for runway 30 and MIRL for runways 12/30 and 05/23 on CTAF.
Wind turbines are present as obstructions.
Runway 30 is the calm wind runway.
A 200-foot tower is located 5,600 feet from runway 05.
A 100-foot tower is located 5,100 feet from runway 23.
Fuel is available 24 hours by credit card.
Terrain rises with numerous windmills on ridges west of the airport.
A power plant 2.7 miles southeast of the airport produces thermal plumes; avoid overflight below 1,500 feet AGL.
Frequent unmanned aircraft system drone activity occurs within a 7.8 nautical mile diameter around the field, up to 8,000 feet.
Parachute activity occurs at the northwest end of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Byron Airport has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Tracy Municipal (KTCY), 12.11 NM southeast.
Part of the San Francisco Bay Area area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at C83
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Frequently asked questions
Is jet fuel available at C83?
Byron Airport (C83) does not stock Jet A. Only 100LL is available, dispensed 24 hours by credit card, so operators requiring jet fuel must plan a stop elsewhere.
Where does C83 traffic clear customs?
Byron Airport (C83) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is KOAK, located about 29 nautical miles away, and international arrivals should plan accordingly.
What is the load limit on the ramp at C83?
The hangar apron and tiedown apron at Byron Airport (C83) are limited to 12,500 pounds maximum. This applies to parking areas rather than the runways themselves.