Baker City Municipal Airport (KBKE)
Medium airport · Baker City, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Baker City Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBKE |
| IATA | BKE |
| Elevation | 3,373 ft (1028 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°50'14" W 117°48'32" 44.83730, -117.80900 |
| Location | Baker City, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,670 ft (1119 m) | 140 ft | ASP | No |
| 13/31 | 5,084 ft (1550 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,359 ft (1329 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Baker City Municipal Airport at a glance
Baker City Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Baker City, Oregon, United States, known to airline systems as BKE. The field elevation of 3,373 ft (1028 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBKE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 5,084 ft (1550 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBKE 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 Baker City Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Municipal Airport | KONO | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton | KPDT | 125 km (68 NM) |
| McCall Municipal Airport | KMYL | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Walla Walla Regional Airport | KALW | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Burns Municipal Airport | KBNO | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baker City Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,373 ft field elevation of Baker City Municipal 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 Baker City Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baker City Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baker City Municipal Airport is KBKE, and its IATA code is BKE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baker City Municipal Airport above sea level?
Baker City Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 3,373 feet (1028 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baker City Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.8373, -117.8090 — in Baker City, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ontario Municipal Airport, about 111 km away.
Does KBKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBKE 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 Baker City Municipal Airport?
Baker City Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,084 ft (1550 m) with a ASP surface.