Mercer County Airport (KBLF)
Medium airport · Bluefield, West Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mercer County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBLF |
| IATA | BLF |
| Elevation | 2,857 ft (871 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°17'45" W 81°12'28" 37.29580, -81.20770 |
| Location | Bluefield, West Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,743 ft (1446 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mercer County Airport at a glance
Mercer County Airport is a medium airport in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as BLF. The field elevation of 2,857 ft (871 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBLF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 4,743 ft (1446 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBLF 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 Mercer County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh County Memorial Airport | KBKW | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport | KLWB | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport | KROA | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Yeager Airport | KCRW | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | KTRI | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mercer County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,857 ft field elevation of Mercer County 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 Mercer County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mercer County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mercer County Airport is KBLF, and its IATA code is BLF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mercer County Airport above sea level?
Mercer County Airport sits at an elevation of 2,857 feet (871 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mercer County Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.2958, -81.2077 — in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Raleigh County Memorial Airport, about 55 km away.
Does KBLF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBLF 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 Mercer County Airport?
Mercer County Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,743 ft (1446 m) with a ASP surface.