Beaver County Airport (KBVI)
Medium airport · Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Beaver County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBVI |
| IATA | BFP |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°46'21" W 80°23'29" 40.77250, -80.39140 |
| Location | Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,501 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Beaver County Airport at a glance
Beaver County Airport is a medium airport in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as BFP. The field elevation of 1,253 ft (382 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBVI 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, 10/28, offers 4,501 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBVI 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 Beaver County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh International Airport | KPIT | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Youngstown Warren Regional Airport | KYNG | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Allegheny County Airport | KAGC | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Wheeling Ohio County Airport | KHLG | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Venango Regional Airport | KFKL | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beaver County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,253 ft field elevation of Beaver 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 Beaver County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Beaver County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Beaver County Airport is KBVI, and its IATA code is BFP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beaver County Airport above sea level?
Beaver County Airport sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet (382 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beaver County Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7725, -80.3914 — in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pittsburgh International Airport, about 34 km away.
Does KBVI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBVI 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 Beaver County Airport?
Beaver County Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,501 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.