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Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (KBFL / BFL)

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KBFL airport at a glance

ICAO code
KBFL
IATA code
BFL
City
Bakersfield
Region
California
Country
United States
Elevation
510 ft (155 m)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles (UTC-8)
Coordinates
35.4336° N, 119.0570° W
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Weather & airport info KBFL

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 15:54 UTC
Wind
6 kt (11 km/h) from southwest (230°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
no significant clouds
Temperature
12 °C (dew point 8 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,019 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KBFL 031554Z 23006KT 8SM CLR 12/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01220083

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Nov, 12:00–12:00 UTC
    5 kt (9 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · no significant clouds
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KBFL 031120Z 0312/0412 VRB05KT P6SM SKC

Airport

Elevation
510 ft (155 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:19 / 16:59 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
12L/30R3,307 m (10,849 ft)asphaltyes
12R/30L2,347 m (7,700 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • Approach: 118.8
  • Approach: 118.9
  • ATIS: 118.6
  • CTAF: 118.1
  • Ground: 121.7
  • Tower: 118.1
  • UNICOM: 122.95

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KBFL

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (6)
Departure procedures (3)
Minimums (2)
Other (1)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KBFL(4)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceDME associated with ILS: unserviceableA0400/26· from 03 Nov, 16:00 UTC · until 03 Nov, 22:00 UTC

    The DME (distance measuring equipment) for the instrument landing system (ILS) of runway 30R is out of service. The ILS helps aircraft find their way to the runway in poor visibility.

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    BFL NAV ILS RWY 30R DME U/S

    A0400/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZLA/QIDAS////000/999/3526N11903W005
A) KBFL
B) 2611031600
C) 2611032200
E) BFL NAV ILS RWY 30R DME U/S
  • Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA0367/26· until 01 Dec, 08:43 UTC

    A tower light (ASR 1016015) 2.3 nautical miles northeast of the airport is out of service. Its top is 1131 ft above sea level, 253 ft above ground.

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    TOWER LGT (ASR 1016015) 352733.00N1190116.00W (2.3NM NE BFL) 1131FT (253FT AGL) U/S

    A0367/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZLA/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/999/3527N11901W001
A) KBFL
B) 2610170843
C) 2612010843
E) TOWER LGT (ASR 1016015) 352733.00N1190116.00W (2.3NM NE BFL) 1131FT (253FT AGL) U/S
  • NoticeInstrument approach procedure928/26· until 20 Oct, 17:45 UTC (estimated)

    The airport elevation for the VOR-A, ORIG-B approach must be changed to 510 ft.

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    IAP MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. VOR-A, ORIG-B... CIRCLING CAT A/B/C HAA 490, CAT D HAA 550. CHANGE APT ELEV TO READ: 510. 2610201746-2810201745EST

    Q) KZLA/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/3526N11903W005
A) KBFL
B) 2610201746
C) 2810201745EST
E) BFL MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA.
VOR-A, ORIG-B...
CIRCLING CAT A/B/C HAA 490, CAT D HAA 550.
CHANGE APT ELEV TO READ: 510.
  • NoticeInstrument approach procedure: changedA0374/26· until 20 Oct, 17:45 UTC

    The airport elevation for the VOR-A, ORIG-B approach must be changed to 510 ft.

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    IAP MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. VOR-A, ORIG-B... CIRCLING CAT A/B/C HAA 490, CAT D HAA 550. CHANGE APT ELEV TO READ: 510.

    A0374/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZLA/QPICH/I/NBO/A/000/999/3526N11903W005
A) KBFL
B) 2610201746
C) 2810201745
E) IAP MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. VOR-A, ORIG-B... CIRCLING CAT A/B/C HAA 490, CAT D HAA 550. CHANGE APT ELEV TO READ: 510.

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Meadows Field (last 30 days)

Arrivals
297
Departures
289
Different jets
133

Most frequent origins: Van Nuys Airport (32), Santa Monica Municipal Airport (26), John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (15), Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (8), Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (6).

Most frequent destinations: Van Nuys Airport (25), Santa Monica Municipal Airport (24), John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (17), Camarillo Airport (10), Los Angeles International Airport (8).

Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (125), Cessna Citation CJ2 (69), Pilatus PC-12 (49), Cessna Citation CJ3 (36), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (26).

Tuesday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

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Map: Bakersfield Airport

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About the airport

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KBFL airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Bakersfield airport (KBFL) today?

There are currently 3 valid NOTAMs for Bakersfield (KBFL). Affected: Obstacle lights: unserviceable. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Bakersfield airport (KBFL)?

According to the latest weather report for KBFL (METAR, 03 Nov, 15:54 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 6 kt (11 km/h) from southwest (230°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 12 °C (dew point 8 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Bakersfield airport (KBFL)?

Bakersfield (KBFL) has 2 runways: runway 12L/30R with 3,307 m (10,849 ft), asphalt and runway 12R/30L with 2,347 m (7,700 ft), asphalt. The longest is 3,307 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Bakersfield airport (KBFL)?

Frequencies at KBFL: Tower 118.1 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 118.6 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Meadows Field?

The ICAO code is KBFL and the IATA code is BFL. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KBFL airport?

Meadows Field sits at 510 ft (155 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Los Angeles.

Can I fly to KBFL by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Meadows Field depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to KBFL?

There are currently 2 empty legs departing from and 1 arriving at Meadows Field. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.