Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (KIFP)
Medium airport · Bullhead City, Arizona, United States
Airport data
| Name | Laughlin Bullhead International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIFP |
| IATA | IFP |
| Elevation | 701 ft (214 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°9'17" W 114°33'34" 35.15473, -114.55932 |
| Location | Bullhead City, Arizona, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,501 ft (2591 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport at a glance
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport is a medium airport in Bullhead City, Arizona, United States, known to airline systems as IFP. The field elevation of 701 ft (214 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIFP 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, 16/34, offers 8,501 ft (2591 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIFP 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 Laughlin Bullhead International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Needles Airport | KEED | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Kingman Airport | KIGM | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Lake Havasu City Airport | KHII | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Boulder City Municipal Airport | KBVU | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Harry Reid International Airport | KLAS | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Laughlin Bullhead International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 701 ft field elevation of Laughlin Bullhead International 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 Laughlin Bullhead International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Laughlin Bullhead International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Laughlin Bullhead International Airport is KIFP, and its IATA code is IFP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Laughlin Bullhead International Airport above sea level?
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport sits at an elevation of 701 feet (214 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Laughlin Bullhead International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.1547, -114.5593 — in Bullhead City, Arizona, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Needles Airport, about 44 km away.
Does KIFP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIFP 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 Laughlin Bullhead International Airport?
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,501 ft (2591 m) with a ASP surface.