Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (KBFL / BFL)
Empty legs and charters from Bakersfield
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
- Empty legs from
- 2
- Empty legs to
- 1
Weather & airport info KBFL
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 510 ft (155 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:19 / 16:59 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 3,307 m (10,849 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 12R/30L | 2,347 m (7,700 ft) | asphalt | yes |
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
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
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· 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
- 300
- Departures
- 294
- Different jets
- 136
Most frequent origins: Van Nuys Airport (32), Santa Monica Municipal Airport (27), John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (15), Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (8), Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (6).
Most frequent destinations: Van Nuys Airport (26), Santa Monica Municipal Airport (24), John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (16), Camarillo Airport (10), Fresno Yosemite International Airport (9).
Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (129), Cessna Citation CJ2 (67), 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.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Silver Air Private JetsVan Nuys (KVNY) · Turboprop, Light jet, Super midsize jet
- Loyd's AviationTurboprop, Light jet
- Roam AviationTurboprop
- Sunview AirLight jet
Empty legs from KBFL
2 departures available
- Fri, Nov 27in 24 daysBakersfieldKBFL · Meadows FieldKailua/KonaPHKO · Kona International At Keahole AirportGulfstream G550145h 30mOn request27NovBakersfield → Kailua/KonaKBFL → PHKO · in 24 daysGulfstream G550 · 14 seats · 5h 30mOn request
- Thu, Dec 17in 44 daysBakersfieldKBFL · Meadows FieldIndianapolisKIND · Indianapolis International AirportGulfstream G550143h 36mOn request17DecBakersfield → IndianapolisKBFL → KIND · in 44 daysGulfstream G550 · 14 seats · 3h 36mOn request
KBFL · Meadows Field* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KBFL
1 arrivals available
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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 4 valid NOTAMs for Bakersfield (KBFL). Affected: DME associated with ILS: unserviceable; Obstacle lights: unserviceable. 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.
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.