Miley Memorial Field (KBPI)
Medium airport · Big Piney, Wyoming, United States
Airport data
| Name | Miley Memorial Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBPI |
| IATA | BPI |
| Elevation | 6,990 ft (2131 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°35'6" W 110°6'40" 42.58510, -110.11100 |
| Location | Big Piney, Wyoming, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,301 ft (1006 m) | 60 ft | GRS | No |
| 13/31 | 6,803 ft (2074 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Miley Memorial Field at a glance
Miley Memorial Field is a medium airport in Big Piney, Wyoming, United States, known to airline systems as BPI. The field elevation of 6,990 ft (2131 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBPI 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 — 13/31 — offers 6,803 ft (2074 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 KBPI 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 Miley Memorial Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Wenz Field | KPNA | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Hunt Field | KLND | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Jackson Hole Airport | KJAC | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport | KRKS | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Central Wyoming Regional Airport | KRIW | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Miley Memorial Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,990 ft field elevation of Miley Memorial Field 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 Miley Memorial Field
What is the ICAO code of Miley Memorial Field?
The ICAO identifier of Miley Memorial Field is KBPI, and its IATA code is BPI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Miley Memorial Field above sea level?
Miley Memorial Field sits at an elevation of 6,990 feet (2131 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Miley Memorial Field located?
The airport lies at 42.5851, -110.1110 — in Big Piney, Wyoming, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ralph Wenz Field, about 34 km away.
Does KBPI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBPI 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 Miley Memorial Field?
Miley Memorial Field has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,803 ft (2074 m) with a ASP surface.