Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (KBIH)
Medium airport · Bishop, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Eastern Sierra Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBIH |
| IATA | BIH |
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1257 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°22'23" W 118°21'50" 37.37310, -118.36400 |
| Location | Bishop, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,567 ft (1697 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 7,498 ft (2285 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,600 ft (1707 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport at a glance
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport is a medium airport in Bishop, California, United States, known to airline systems as BIH. The field elevation of 4,124 ft (1257 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBIH 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 3 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 7,498 ft (2285 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 KBIH 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 Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Yosemite Airport | KMMH | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Tonopah Airport | KTPH | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | KFAT | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Visalia Municipal Airport | KVIS | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport | KNLC | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,124 ft field elevation of Eastern Sierra 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 Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Eastern Sierra Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Eastern Sierra Regional Airport is KBIH, and its IATA code is BIH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eastern Sierra Regional Airport above sea level?
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 4,124 feet (1257 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eastern Sierra Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.3731, -118.3640 — in Bishop, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mammoth Yosemite Airport, about 51 km away.
Does KBIH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBIH 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 Eastern Sierra Regional Airport?
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,498 ft (2285 m) with a ASP surface.