Bradford Regional Airport (KBFD)
Medium airport · Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bradford Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBFD |
| IATA | BFD |
| Elevation | 2,143 ft (653 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°48'11" W 78°38'24" 41.80310, -78.64010 |
| Location | Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,499 ft (1371 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,307 ft (1922 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bradford Regional Airport at a glance
Bradford Regional Airport is a medium airport in Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as BFD. The field elevation of 2,143 ft (653 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBFD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 6,307 ft (1922 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBFD 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 Bradford Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport | KJHW | 64 km (35 NM) |
| DuBois Regional Airport | KDUJ | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Venango Regional Airport | KFKL | 112 km (60 NM) |
| State College Regional Airport | KUNV | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | KBUF | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bradford Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,143 ft field elevation of Bradford 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 Bradford Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bradford Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bradford Regional Airport is KBFD, and its IATA code is BFD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bradford Regional Airport above sea level?
Bradford Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,143 feet (653 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bradford Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.8031, -78.6401 — in Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport, about 64 km away.
Does KBFD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBFD 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 Bradford Regional Airport?
Bradford Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,307 ft (1922 m) with a ASP surface.