AirNav: KBFL - Meadows Field Airport (2024)

FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 08 AUGUST 2024

Location

FAA Identifier:	BFL
Lat/Long:	35-26-01.9000N 119-03-27.6000W 35-26.031667N 119-03.460000W 35.4338611,-119.0576667 (estimated)
Elevation:	509.6 ft. / 155.3 m (surveyed)
Variation:	14E (1985)
From city:	3 miles NW of BAKERSFIELD, CA
Time zone:	UTC -7 (UTC -8 during Standard Time)
Zip code:	93308

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Activation date:	04/1940
Control tower:	yes
ARTCC:	LOS ANGELES CENTER
FSS:	RANCHO MURIETA FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	BFL (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator:	lighted
Segmented circle:	yes
Lights:	WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 30R; PAPI RWY 12L & 30R; HIRL RWY 12L/30R; TWY LGTS - CTAF. RWY 12R/30L CLSD WHEN ATCT CLSD.
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue:	ARFF index B
Airline operations:	INDEX C ARFF AVAILABLE

Airport Communications

CTAF:	118.1
UNICOM:	122.95
ATIS:	118.6
WX ASOS:	PHONE 661-393-3766
BAKERSFIELD GROUND:	121.7 [0600-2300]
BAKERSFIELD TOWER:	118.1 257.8 [0600-2300]
BAKERSFIELD APPROACH:	118.8 ;SOUTH 118.9 ;NORTH 270.3 ;NORTH 284.625 ;SOUTH [0600-2300]
BAKERSFIELD DEPARTURE:	126.45 ;NORTH/SOUTH 270.3 ;NORTH 284.625 ;SOUTH [0600-2300]
EMERG:	121.5 243.0
IC:	118.8 ;SOUTH 118.9 ;NORTH 126.45 ;NORTH/SOUTH
WX AWOS-3 at MIT (8 nm NW):	121.125 (661-393-8596)

APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY LOS ANGELES ARTCC (ZLA) ON FREQS 127.1/317.7 (BAKERSFIELD RCAG) WHEN BAKERSFIELD APCH CTL (BFL) CLSD.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VORradial/distance	VOR name	Freq	Var
EHFr134/3.6	SHAFTER VORTAC	115.40	14E
TTEr168/28.8	TULE VOR/DME	116.25	16E
GMNr330/39.0	GORMAN VORTAC	116.10	16E

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100 100LL JET-A
Parking:	tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:	LOW

Runway Information

Runway 12L/30R

Dimensions:

10849 x 150 ft. / 3307 x 46 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 38 /F/B/X/T
Single wheel:	96.0
Double wheel:	155.0
Double tandem:	260.0
Dual double tandem:	654.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 12L

RUNWAY 30R

Latitude:

35-26.780455N

35-25.509097N

Longitude:

119-04.276410W

119-02.739943W

Elevation:

509.5 ft.

474.2 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

right

Runway heading:

121 magnetic, 135 true

301 magnetic, 315 true

Displaced threshold:

3419 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:10848 TODA:10848 ASDA:10848 LDA:10848

TORA:10848 TODA:10848 ASDA:10848 LDA:7429

Markings:

precision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

RVR equipment:

touchdown, midfield, rollout

Approach lights:

MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

Centerline lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

yes, lighted

Instrument approach:

ILS/DME

Runway 12R/30L

Dimensions:

7700 x 100 ft. / 2347 x 30 m

Surface:

asphalt, in excellent condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 14 /F/B/X/U
Single wheel:	18.0

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 12R

RUNWAY 30L

Latitude:

35-26.324667N

35-25.422167N

Longitude:

119-03.937667W

119-02.847333W

Elevation:

486.0 ft.

463.0 ft.

Traffic pattern:

right

left

Runway heading:

121 magnetic, 135 true

301 magnetic, 315 true

Displaced threshold:

1499 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:7703 TODA:7703 ASDA:7703 LDA:7703

TORA:7703 TODA:7703 ASDA:7703 LDA:6203

Markings:

basic, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

none

45 ft. tree, 2150 ft. from runway, 225 ft. left of centerline, 43:1 slope to clear

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	COUNTY OF KERN DEPT OF ARPTS, 3701 WINGS WAY, SUITE 300 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308 Phone 661-747-4051 ERIC GRANT - GRANTE@KERNCOUNTY.COM
Manager:	RON BREWSTER 3701 WINGS WAY, #300 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308 Phone 661-391-1824 CELL PHONE: 661-747-4051; H24 CTC: 661-393-3868; FAX: 661-391-1801; EMAIL: GRANTE@KERNCOUNTY.COM.

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field:		194
Single engine airplanes:		108
Multi engine airplanes:		52
Jet airplanes:		32
Helicopters:		1
Ultralights:		1

AirNav: KBFL - Meadows Field Airport (1)

Aircraft operations: avg 335/day*
45%	transient general aviation
44%	local general aviation
6%	air taxi
3%	commercial
1%	military
* for 12-month period ending 30 April 2024

Additional Remarks

-	MIL HELICOPTERS MAKE ALL APCHS TO RY OR PAVED AREAS. MINIMIZE HOVERING & POWER TO AVOID CAUSING BLOWING DUST; WHEELED HELICOPTERS GND TAXI ONLY. FORMATION JOIN-UP AFT DEP ONLY.
-	RY 30R 50:1 TO DSPLD THLD.
-	ARPT OPS NA BLO 1200 RVR WITHOUT SMGCS. ARPT OPS NOT INITIATED BLO 600 RVR OR AUTH BLO 500 RVR.
-	CAP SQUADRON ON ARPT.
-	RIGHT BASE OPNS FOR RY 30R ESTABLISH WINGS LEVEL ON FINAL APCH NO LOWER THAN 300 FT AGL.
-	NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS S & E OF ARPT RECOMMENDED TURBOJET TRNG HRS WKDAY 0800-2200 WKENDS 1200-2200; NO MORE THAN TEN PRACTICE APCHS PER HR.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 08 August 2024 at 0901Z to 05 September 2024 at 0900z.

STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
FASTO TWO		download (242KB)
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 30R		download (416KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 12L		download (262KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 12R		download (259KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 30L		download (399KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 30R		download (404KB)
VOR-A		download (220KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (125KB)
Departure Procedures
MARIC FOUR		download (195KB)
OILDALE ONE		download (195KB)
WRING FOUR		download (133KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (360KB)

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Aerial photo
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

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Business Name

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Contact

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Services / Description

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Fuel Prices

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Comments ASRI 130.90
661-393-1334
toll-free 800-284-1334
[web site]
[email] As the only IS-BAH certified FBO at BFL, Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation consistently delivers an exceptional experience for all travelers with a dedicated focus on safety and satisfaction. Customers have access to full maintenance support and a wide range of services with 24-hour, on-call availability, as well as convenient amenities that provide exceptional comfort for passengers, flight crews and pilots alike. Take taxiway A4 to see how 60 years of experience makes all the difference.

More info and photos of Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation


	100LL		Jet A
FS		$6.84		$6.84
GUARANTEED

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AirNav: KBFL - Meadows Field Airport (28)

ASRI 131.175
661-399-7011
[web site]
[email] Epic Jet Center would like to welcome you to the newest and best state-of-the-art facility at Meadows Field. We are located east of Alpha taxiway. Whether you are arriving in a small single-engine airplane, a large business jet, or a helicopter;our professionally trained staff will marshal you in, roll out a red carpet, provide fuel, and assist you with overnight hangar storage. Hotel, rental cars, limousine,catering, aircraft cleaning and many other services can be tailored exactly to fit your needs.
Epic is open 7 days a week, 5AM-9PM, or 24 hrs. by request.
EPIC ACCEPTS ALL CONTRACT FUEL

More info and photos of Epic Jet Center


	100LL		Jet A
FS		$6.70		$6.52
GUARANTEED

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ASRI 131.60
661-391-4900
[web site]
[email] Atlantic Aviation is your premier aviation service provider with more than 100 locations in North America, including Hawaii and the Caribbean. We provide standard ground services you'd expect, with a detailed focus on ensuring an unforgettable customer experience.

More info and photos of Atlantic Aviation


	100LL		Jet A
FS		$6.79		$6.99
Updated 21-Aug-2024

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