Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF)
Medium airport · Westfield, Massachusetts, United States
Airport data
| Name | Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBAF |
| IATA | BAF |
| Elevation | 271 ft (83 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°9'28" W 72°42'56" 42.15780, -72.71560 |
| Location | Westfield, Massachusetts, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport at a glance
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport is a medium airport in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States, known to airline systems as BAF. The field elevation of 271 ft (83 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBAF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBAF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base | KCEF | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Bradley International Airport | KBDL | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Hartford Brainard Airport | KHFD | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Worcester Regional Airport | KORH | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Dillant Hopkins Airport | KEEN | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 271 ft field elevation of Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport is KBAF, and its IATA code is BAF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport above sea level?
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 271 feet (83 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.1578, -72.7156 — in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base, about 15 km away.
Does KBAF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBAF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport?
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.