Mobile Downtown Airport (KBFM)
Medium airport · Mobile, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mobile Downtown Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBFM |
| IATA | BFM |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°37'36" W 88°4'5" 30.62680, -88.06810 |
| Location | Mobile, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,618 ft (2932 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,800 ft (2377 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Mobile Downtown Airport at a glance
Mobile Downtown Airport is a medium airport in Mobile, Alabama, United States, known to airline systems as BFM. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBFM 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 — 14/32 — offers 9,618 ft (2932 m) of pem 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 KBFM 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 Mobile Downtown Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Regional Airport | KMOB | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field | KNPA | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Keesler Air Force Base | KBIX | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Pensacola International Airport | KPNS | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | KGPT | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mobile Downtown Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Mobile Downtown 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 Mobile Downtown Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mobile Downtown Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mobile Downtown Airport is KBFM, and its IATA code is BFM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mobile Downtown Airport above sea level?
Mobile Downtown Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mobile Downtown Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.6268, -88.0681 — in Mobile, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mobile Regional Airport, about 18 km away.
Does KBFM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBFM 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 Mobile Downtown Airport?
Mobile Downtown Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,618 ft (2932 m) with a PEM surface.