KBNW
BOONE MUNI
BOONE, IA
About Boone Municipal
KBNW Boone Municipal Airport serves Boone, Iowa at an elevation of 1,160 feet with a full control tower facility. The airport operates two runways with different surface types accommodating diverse aircraft operations. Runway 02/20 is a turf runway measuring 3,248 feet in length with a 146-foot width suitable for tailwheel and grass-strip operations, while Runway 15/33 provides 4,808 feet of concrete runway with a 75-foot width for conventional aircraft.
Boone Municipal offers 100LL, Jet A, and MOGAS fuel options for aircraft operators. The facility supports RNAV (GPS) instrument approaches with two published approach procedures for reliable navigation in weather. Communication frequencies include APPROACH at 123.9 and 307.15 MHz, BNW AWOS-3 automated weather station at 120.925 MHz providing real-time surface observations, and CTAF at 123 MHz shared with UNICOM for general pilot coordination.
Farnham Aviation Services provides flight instruction and training from Boone Municipal Airport, supporting pilot development in north-central Iowa. The airport's dual runway configuration including a grass runway makes it a unique resource for general aviation training and operations in the region, attracting pilots seeking quality instruction and specialized grass-field experience.
Questions
- Where is Boone Municipal (KBNW) located?
- Boone Municipal is located in Boone, IA.
- Is Boone Municipal a public or private airport?
- Boone Municipal (KBNW) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Boone Municipal have?
- Boone Municipal has 2 runways. The longest is 15/33 at 4,808 feet of concrete, alongside 02/20.
- What is the field elevation at Boone Municipal?
- Boone Municipal sits at 1,160 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Boone Municipal have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Boone Municipal has 2 published instrument approach procedures, including RNAV (GPS).
- Does Boone Municipal have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Boone Municipal (KBNW) is a towered airport.
- What is the CTAF frequency at KBNW?
- Boone Municipal's CTAF frequency is 123.0 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Boone Municipal?
- Boone Municipal sells 100LL, Jet A, and MOGAS.
- Are there flight schools at Boone Municipal?
- Yes. Organizations based at Boone Municipal include Farnham Aviation Services.