Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL)
Medium airport · Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Burke Lakefront Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBKL |
| IATA | BKL |
| Elevation | 583 ft (178 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°31'3" W 81°40'60" 41.51750, -81.68330 |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 6,604 ft (2013 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 5,197 ft (1584 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Burke Lakefront Airport at a glance
Burke Lakefront Airport is a medium airport in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as BKL. The field elevation of 583 ft (178 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBKL 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 — 06L/24R — offers 6,604 ft (2013 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06L points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBKL 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 Burke Lakefront Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County Airport | KCGF | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | KCLE | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Akron Fulton International Airport | KAKR | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Akron Canton Regional Airport | KCAK | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Northeast Ohio Regional Airport | KHZY | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Burke Lakefront Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 583 ft field elevation of Burke Lakefront 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 Burke Lakefront Airport
What is the ICAO code of Burke Lakefront Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Burke Lakefront Airport is KBKL, and its IATA code is BKL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Burke Lakefront Airport above sea level?
Burke Lakefront Airport sits at an elevation of 583 feet (178 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Burke Lakefront Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5175, -81.6833 — in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cuyahoga County Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KBKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBKL 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 Burke Lakefront Airport?
Burke Lakefront Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06L/24R, measures 6,604 ft (2013 m) with a ASP surface.