Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (KBFF)
Medium airport · Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBFF |
| IATA | BFF |
| Elevation | 3,967 ft (1209 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°52'26" W 103°35'46" 41.87400, -103.59600 |
| Location | Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 8,279 ft (2523 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport at a glance
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is a medium airport in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as BFF. The field elevation of 3,967 ft (1209 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBFF 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 — 12/30 — offers 8,279 ft (2523 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBFF 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 Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Municipal Airport | KAIA | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field | KSNY | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Chadron Municipal Airport | KCDR | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field | KCYS | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Laramie Regional Airport | KLAR | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,967 ft field elevation of Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig 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 Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport
What is the ICAO code of Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is KBFF, and its IATA code is BFF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport above sea level?
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport sits at an elevation of 3,967 feet (1209 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.8740, -103.5960 — in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alliance Municipal Airport, about 68 km away.
Does KBFF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBFF 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 Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,279 ft (2523 m) with a ASP surface.