KBFL — Meadows FLD
Bakersfield, CA · Elevation 509.6 ft · 35.4339, -119.0577
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 10,849 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | High intensity | 12L 121° / 30R 301° | 12L PAPI (4-light, left) / 30R PAPI (4-light, left) | 30R 3,419 ft |
| 12R/30L | 7,700 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | Medium intensity | 12R 121° / 30L 301° | 12R PAPI (4-light, left) / 30L PAPI (4-light, left) | 30L 1,499 ft |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 118.1 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 118.1 MHz — Bakersfield Tower (0600-2300)
- TWR
- 257.8 MHz — Bakersfield Tower (0600-2300)
- GND
- 121.7 MHz — Bakersfield Ground
- APP
- 118.8 MHz — Bakersfield Approach
- APP
- 118.9 MHz — Bakersfield Approach
- DEP
- 126.45 MHz — Bakersfield Departure
- ATIS
- 118.6 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 119.075 MHz — Bakersfield Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 270.3 MHz — Bakersfield Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 284.625 MHz — Bakersfield Approach/Departure
- BAKERSFIELD RCAG
- 127.1 MHz
- BAKERSFIELD RCAG
- 317.7 MHz
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100 octane, 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 14°E (1985)
- Flight service
- Rancho Murieta FSS (RIU) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- BFL ↗
Remarks (8)
- INDEX C ARFF AVAILABLE
- MIL HELICOPTERS MAKE ALL APCHS TO RY OR PAVED AREAS. MINIMIZE HOVERING & POWER TO AVOID CAUSING BLOWING DUST; WHEELED HELICOPTERS GND TAXI ONLY. FORMATION JOIN-UP AFT DEP ONLY.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 30R; PAPI RWY 12L & 30R; HIRL RWY 12L/30R; TWY LGTS - CTAF. RWY 12R/30L CLSD WHEN ATCT CLSD.
- LDG FEE CHRGD TO ALL AIR TAXI, COML ACFT OPS (EXC FLT INSTRN), AND TSNT ACFT WEIGHING MORE THAN 10000 LBS.
- CAP SQUADRON ON ARPT.
- RIGHT BASE OPNS FOR RY 30R ESTABLISH WINGS LEVEL ON FINAL APCH NO LOWER THAN 300 FT AGL.
- NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS S & E OF ARPT RECOMMENDED TURBOJET TRNG HRS WKDAY 0800-2200 WKENDS 1200-2200; NO MORE THAN TEN PRACTICE APCHS PER HR.
- RY 30R 50:1 TO DSPLD THLD.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KBFL?
- The CTAF at KBFL is 118.1 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KBFL?
- KBFL has 2 runways; the longest is 10,849 ft.
- Does KBFL have fuel?
- Yes — KBFL has 100 octane, 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KBFL?
- Rancho Murieta FSS (RIU) serves KBFL. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- L45 — Bakersfield MUNI — 8 mi
- KMIT — Shafter-Minter FLD — 9 mi
- L73 — Poso-Kern County — 12 mi
- L19 — Wasco-Kern County — 21 mi
- KDLO — Delano MUNI — 24 mi
- L62 — Elk Hills-Buttonwillow — 24 mi
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