Monroe County Airport (KBMG)
Medium airport · Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Monroe County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBMG |
| IATA | BMG |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°8'46" W 86°37'0" 39.14600, -86.61670 |
| Location | Bloomington, Indiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,798 ft (1158 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Monroe County Airport at a glance
Monroe County Airport is a medium airport in Bloomington, Indiana, United States, known to airline systems as BMG. The field elevation of 846 ft (258 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBMG 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 — 17/35 — offers 6,500 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBMG 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 Monroe County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Municipal Airport | KBAK | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field | KHUF | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Indianapolis International Airport | KIND | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Bowman Field | KLOU | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | KSDF | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Monroe County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 846 ft field elevation of Monroe 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 Monroe County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Monroe County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Monroe County Airport is KBMG, and its IATA code is BMG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Monroe County Airport above sea level?
Monroe County Airport sits at an elevation of 846 feet (258 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Monroe County Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.1460, -86.6167 — in Bloomington, Indiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Columbus Municipal Airport, about 63 km away.
Does KBMG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBMG 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 Monroe County Airport?
Monroe County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,500 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.