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7Y3

Backus Municipal Airport · Backus

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,355 ft / 413 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 3,588 ft · TURF-FLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Backus Municipal Airport (7Y3), located in Backus, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,355 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Backus Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
7Y3 / —
Municipality
Backus
Country
Region
US-MN — Minnesota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,355 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,588 ft / 1,094 m
Runway Width: 145 ft / 44 m
Surface Type: TURF-F
Heading: ° / 323.7°
RWY 15
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (323.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026