Bicycle Lake Army Air Field — Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (Fort Irwin/Barstow) is BYS — its ICAO code is KBYS.
Distance & flight time from BYS
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field is a U.S. Army airfield located on Fort Irwin, home to the Army's National Training Center in the Mojave Desert near Barstow, California. Two runways sit at 2,350 feet of elevation, supporting military training exercises rather than civilian air travel. Coded BYS, the airfield moves troops, equipment, and supplies tied to the large-scale training rotations that units complete at Fort Irwin before deployment. The surrounding Mojave Desert provides the vast, open terrain the National Training Center relies on for realistic exercises. As a restricted military installation, BYS offers no commercial or general aviation access, setting it apart from typical civilian airfields in this part of California.
Runways at Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9631 ft (2936 m) | 175 ft (53 m) | GRE |
| 13/31 | 6124 ft (1867 m) | 175 ft (53 m) | GRE |
Radio frequencies for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | DESERT RDO NORTH | 41.65 MHz |
| INFO | DESERT RDO ROZ 1 | 41.5 MHz |
| RDO | DESERT RDO SOUTH | 41 MHz |
Airports near Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS)
- Barstow Daggett Airport (DAG) — 49.6 km (30.8 mi)
- Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) — 121.5 km (75.5 mi)
- Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV) — 140.0 km (87.0 mi)
- San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) — 142.8 km (88.7 mi)
- Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD) — 151.1 km (93.9 mi)
- General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) — 156.7 km (97.4 mi)
- Desert Rock Airport (DRA) — 158.3 km (98.4 mi)
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) — 160.6 km (99.8 mi)
Military families and contractors tracking troop rotations through Fort Irwin search BYS rather than looking for commercial flights, since the field exists solely to support National Training Center exercises, and the code occasionally confuses travelers hunting for civilian options near Barstow.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field?
The IATA code for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field is BYS.
What is the ICAO code for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field?
The ICAO code for Bicycle Lake Army Air Field is KBYS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.