Bakersfield International Airport (KL45)
Medium airport · Bakersfield, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bakersfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KL45 |
| Elevation | 378 ft (115 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°19'29" W 118°59'46" 35.32480, -118.99600 |
| Location | Bakersfield, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bakersfield International Airport at a glance
Bakersfield International Airport is a medium airport in Bakersfield, California, United States. The field elevation of 378 ft (115 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KL45 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 4,000 ft (1219 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 KL45 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 Bakersfield International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadows Field | KBFL | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Mojave Air & Space Port | KMHV | 83 km (45 NM) |
| California City Municipal Airport | KL71 | 91 km (49 NM) |
| General William J Fox Airfield | KWJF | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Edwards Air Force Base | KEDW | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bakersfield International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 378 ft field elevation of Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bakersfield International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bakersfield International Airport is KL45, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bakersfield International Airport above sea level?
Bakersfield International Airport sits at an elevation of 378 feet (115 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bakersfield International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.3248, -118.9960 — in Bakersfield, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Meadows Field, about 13 km away.
Does KL45 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KL45 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 Bakersfield International Airport?
Bakersfield International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.