Meadows Field (KBFL)
Medium airport · Bakersfield, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Meadows Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBFL |
| IATA | BFL |
| Elevation | 510 ft (155 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°26'1" W 119°3'25" 35.43360, -119.05700 |
| Location | Bakersfield, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 10,849 ft (3307 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 7,700 ft (2347 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Meadows Field at a glance
Meadows Field is a medium airport in Bakersfield, California, United States, known to airline systems as BFL. The field elevation of 510 ft (155 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBFL 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 — 12L/30R — offers 10,849 ft (3307 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12L points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBFL 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 Meadows Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield International Airport | KL45 | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Mojave Air & Space Port | KMHV | 93 km (50 NM) |
| California City Municipal Airport | KL71 | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Visalia Municipal Airport | KVIS | 103 km (56 NM) |
| General William J Fox Airfield | KWJF | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Meadows Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 510 ft field elevation of Meadows Field 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 Meadows Field
What is the ICAO code of Meadows Field?
The ICAO identifier of Meadows Field is KBFL, and its IATA code is BFL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Meadows Field above sea level?
Meadows Field sits at an elevation of 510 feet (155 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Meadows Field located?
The airport lies at 35.4336, -119.0570 — in Bakersfield, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bakersfield International Airport, about 13 km away.
Does KBFL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBFL 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 Meadows Field?
Meadows Field has 2 runways. The longest, 12L/30R, measures 10,849 ft (3307 m) with a ASP surface.