Bryce Canyon Airport (KBCE)
Medium airport · Bryce Canyon, Utah, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bryce Canyon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBCE |
| IATA | BCE |
| Elevation | 7,590 ft (2313 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°42'23" W 112°8'42" 37.70640, -112.14500 |
| Location | Bryce Canyon, Utah, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,395 ft (2254 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bryce Canyon Airport at a glance
Bryce Canyon Airport is a medium airport in Bryce Canyon, Utah, United States, known to airline systems as BCE. The field elevation of 7,590 ft (2313 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBCE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 7,395 ft (2254 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBCE 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 Bryce Canyon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar City Regional Airport | KCDC | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Page Municipal Airport | KPGA | 107 km (58 NM) |
| St George Regional Airport | KSGU | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Mesquite Airport | K67L | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Grand Canyon National Park Airport | KGCN | 195 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bryce Canyon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,590 ft field elevation of Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bryce Canyon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bryce Canyon Airport is KBCE, and its IATA code is BCE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bryce Canyon Airport above sea level?
Bryce Canyon Airport sits at an elevation of 7,590 feet (2313 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bryce Canyon Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.7064, -112.1450 — in Bryce Canyon, Utah, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cedar City Regional Airport, about 84 km away.
Does KBCE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBCE 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 Bryce Canyon Airport?
Bryce Canyon Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,395 ft (2254 m) with a ASP surface.