Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field (KPBF)
Medium airport · Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPBF |
| IATA | PBF |
| Elevation | 206 ft (63 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°10'27" W 91°56'8" 34.17412, -91.93564 |
| Location | Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,998 ft (1828 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field at a glance
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field is a medium airport in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States, known to airline systems as PBF. The field elevation of 206 ft (63 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPBF 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, 18/36, offers 5,998 ft (1828 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPBF 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 Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello Municipal Ellis Field | KLLQ | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field | KLIT | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Saline County Regional Airport | KSUZ | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Little Rock Air Force Base | KLRF | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Memorial Field Airport | KHOT | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 206 ft field elevation of Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider 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 Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field
What is the ICAO code of Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field?
The ICAO identifier of Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field is KPBF, and its IATA code is PBF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field above sea level?
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field sits at an elevation of 206 feet (63 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field located?
The airport lies at 34.1741, -91.9356 — in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Monticello Municipal Ellis Field, about 62 km away.
Does KPBF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPBF 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 Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field?
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,998 ft (1828 m) with a ASP surface.