KBFL · BFL
Meadows Field
Bakersfield, CaliforniaElevation 510 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
12L/30R
RWY 12L135°T
Landing length (LDA)10,849 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,849 / 10,849 / 10,849 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30R315°T
Landing length (LDA)7,430 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,849 / 10,849 / 10,849 ft
Displaced threshold3,419 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
12R/30L
RWY 12R135°T
Landing length (LDA)7,703 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,703 / 7,703 / 7,703 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 30L315°T
Landing length (LDA)6,203 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,703 / 7,703 / 7,703 ft
Displaced threshold1,499 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Meadows Field is in Bakersfield, California. Field elevation 510 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerBILL LAMANQUE
Manager phone661-747-4053
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKBFL / BFL
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.4336, -119.0570
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · 100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF118.100
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.8
BAKERSFIELD APP SOUTH INITIAL CONTACT
APP
118.9
BAKERSFIELD APP NORTH INITIAL CONTACT
APP
118.6
ATIS
ATIS
118.1
CTAF
CTAF
127.1
LOS ANGELES CENTER
CTR
126.45
BAKERSFIELD DEP
DEP
121.7
GND
GND
122.45
RANCHO RDO
RDO
118.1
BAKERSFIELD TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›INDEX C ARFF AVAILABLE
›CNTRLN LGTS ARE ONLY VSB ON RWY 30R.
›PCR VALUE: 127/F/B/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 396/F/B/X/T
›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.
›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.
›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.
›BILL LAMANQUE - LAMANQUEBI@KERNCOUNTY.COM
›CELL PHONE: 661-747-4053; H24 CTC: 661-747-4053; FAX: 661-391-1801; EMAIL: LAMANQUEBI@KERNCOUNTY.COM.
›LDG FEE CHRGD TO ALL AIR TAXI, COML ACFT OPS (EXC FLT INSTRN), AND TSNT ACFT WEIGHING MORE THAN 10000 LBS.
›RWY 12R/30L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›RY 30R 50:1 TO DSPLD THLD.
›ARPT OPS NA BLO 1200 RVR WITHOUT SMGCS. ARPT OPS NOT INITIATED BLO 600 RVR OR AUTH BLO 500 RVR.
›CAP SQUADRON ON ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KBFL have a METAR?
Yes. KBFL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KBFL have a TAF?
When KBFL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KBFL?
KBFL sits at 510 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KBFL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.