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CD17

Bijou Basin Airport · Byers

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,885 ft / 1,489 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 2,200 ft · DIRTUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bijou Basin Airport (CD17), located in Byers, 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 4,885 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
Bijou Basin Airport
ICAO / IATA
CD17 / —
Municipality
Byers
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,885 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,200 ft / 671 m
Runway Width: 30 ft / 9 m
Surface Type: DIRT
Heading: ° / °
RWY 08
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

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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