Backus Municipal Airport

DAN MILLER

Airport Manager
397 Airport Rd,
Backus, MN 56435

Phone: (317) 431-6179
Email: [email protected]

Backus Municipal Airport (FAA ID: 7Y3)

is a public, city-owned general-aviation airport located approximately one mile northeast of Backus, Minnesota. The continues to stand out as a welcoming stop in north-central Minnesota. With its long, well-kept turf runway, wooded setting, and cozy log-arrival building, the airport offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere that pilots remember. Visitors can park the plane and be just minutes from downtown Backus, lakes, parks, and nearby resorts, making the field an ideal gateway for both quick fly-ins and weekend getaways. The airport also supports local emergency and community needs, underscoring its value as a vital transportation asset for the Backus area.

Awards & Recognition – Backus Municipal Airport (7Y3)

Backus Municipal Airport has been recognized multiple times at the state level for its facilities and improvements:

🏆 Minnesota Council of Airports – Project of the Year (1996)
The airport’s distinctive log arrival/departure building, constructed in 1996, received the Project of the Year award from the Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA). Minnesota Flyer

🏆 Minnesota Council of Airports – Project of the Year, General Aviation/Landing Strip (Airfield Lighting Project – c. 2019)
Backus was honored with MCOA’s Project of the Year in the General Aviation Airport/Landing Strip category for its airfield lighting replacement project, recognizing the city’s investment in safety and modernization. Pine and Lakes

📰 Minnesota Flyer – Airport of the Month (August 2017)
Minnesota Flyer featured Backus Municipal Airport as its “Airport of the Month” in the August 1, 2017 issue, highlighting the airport’s 3,600-foot lighted turf runway, log A/D building, and convenient access to local parks, lakes, and resorts. Minnesota Flyer+1

📰 Minnesota Flyer – Airport of the Month (September 2025)
In September 2025, Minnesota Flyer again named Backus Municipal Airport its “Airport of the Month,” recognizing ongoing improvements and the airport’s role as a welcoming gateway to the Backus area. This second feature underscores the airport’s continued reputation as a pilot-friendly destination in north-central Minnesota. Pine and Lakes+1

Frequently Asked Questions

Backus Municipal Airport – 7Y3 Information
Aero Cht Coord: 7F
CTAF (TWR): 122.9
AWOS/ASOS: No
MnWAS Loc/Hrs: Arrival/Departure Building – 24 hours
Attended: Unattended
Self Service Fuel: Yes
Fuel available: 100LL MOGAS 100 | LL:FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD
Parking: Tiedowns
After Hours Service: (317) 431-6179 – Dan Miller, Airport Manager

Backus Municipal Airport

DAN MILLER