Blythe Airport (KBLH)
Medium airport · Blythe, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Blythe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBLH |
| IATA | BLH |
| Elevation | 399 ft (122 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°37'9" W 114°43'1" 33.61920, -114.71700 |
| Location | Blythe, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,543 ft (1994 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,800 ft (1768 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Blythe Airport at a glance
Blythe Airport is a medium airport in Blythe, California, United States, known to airline systems as BLH. The field elevation of 399 ft (122 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBLH 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 — 08/26 — offers 6,543 ft (1994 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBLH 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 Blythe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma | KNYL | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Lake Havasu City Airport | KHII | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Imperial County Airport | KIPL | 118 km (64 NM) |
| General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport | MMML | 120 km (65 NM) |
| El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) | KNJK | 125 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Blythe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 399 ft field elevation of Blythe 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 Blythe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Blythe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Blythe Airport is KBLH, and its IATA code is BLH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Blythe Airport above sea level?
Blythe Airport sits at an elevation of 399 feet (122 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Blythe Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.6192, -114.7170 — in Blythe, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, about 108 km away.
Does KBLH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBLH 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 Blythe Airport?
Blythe Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,543 ft (1994 m) with a ASP surface.