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Bedford Virgil I Grissom Airport (KBFR / BFR)

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KBFR airport at a glance

ICAO code
KBFR
IATA code
BFR
City
Bedford
Region
Indiana
Country
United States
Elevation
727 ft (222 m)
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis (UTC-5)
Coordinates
38.8400° N, 86.4454° W
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Weather & airport info KBFR

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 15:35 UTC
Wind
13 kt (24 km/h) from south (190°), gusts up to 19 kt
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
no significant clouds
Temperature
21 °C (dew point 16 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,019 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KBFR 031535Z AUTO 19013G19KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3008 RMK AO2

Airport

Elevation
727 ft (222 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:14 / 17:43 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
13/311,372 m (4,501 ft)asphaltyes
06/24942 m (3,089 ft)asphaltno

Radio frequencies

  • UNICOM: 122.8

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

Airport map KBFR

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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 (2)
Minimums (2)

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Current NOTAMs for KBFR(2)

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

  • Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable11/023· until 31 Jan, 15:05 UTC

    A tower light (ASR 1029792) 4.2 nautical miles west-southwest of the airport is out of service. The top of the tower is 1041.0 ft above sea level, 407.2 ft above ground.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1029792) 384856.00N0863148.00W (4.2NM WSW BFR) 1041.0FT (407.2FT AGL) U/S

    11/023 NOTAMN<br/>
<b>Q) </b>KZID/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/011/3850N08626W005<br/>
<b>A) </b>KBFR<br/>
<b>B) </b>2611021505<br/>
<b>C) </b>2701311505<br/>
<b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1029792) 384856.00N0863148.00W (4.2NM WSW BFR) 1041.0FT (407.2FT AGL) U/S<br/>
  • Out of serviceObstacle10/213· until 09 Nov, 23:00 UTC

    An obstacle, a tower light, is out of service. The tower is located 4.7 nautical miles south of Virgil I Grissom Municipal airport; its top is 893 feet above sea level, 235 feet above ground.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2025-AGL-167-OE) 384550N0862749W (4.7NM S BFR) 893FT (235FT AGL) U/S

    10/213 NOTAMN<BR>
<B>Q) </B>KZID/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/009/3850N08626W005<BR>
<B>A) </B>KBFR<BR>
<B>B) </B>2610091904<BR>
<B>C) </B>2611092300<BR>
<B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASN 2025-AGL-167-OE) 384550N0862749W (4.7NM S BFR) 893FT (235FT AGL) U/S<BR>

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About the airport

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KBFR airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Bedford airport (KBFR) today?

There are currently 2 valid NOTAMs for Bedford (KBFR). Affected: Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Obstacle: out of service. 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 Bedford airport (KBFR)?

According to the latest weather report for KBFR (METAR, 03 Nov, 15:35 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 13 kt (24 km/h) from south (190°), gusts up to 19 kt, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 21 °C (dew point 16 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Bedford airport (KBFR)?

Bedford (KBFR) has 2 runways: runway 13/31 with 1,372 m (4,501 ft), asphalt and runway 06/24 with 942 m (3,089 ft), asphalt. The longest is 1,372 m.

What are the airport codes of Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code is KBFR and the IATA code is BFR. 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 KBFR airport?

Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport sits at 727 ft (222 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis.

Can I fly to KBFR by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport 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 KBFR?

There are currently 6 empty legs departing from and 9 arriving at Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.