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(KBFL) Meadows Field

No ratings | 2 reviews
Bakersfield, CA
(661) 391-1824
www.bfl-airport.com

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
12L/30R, 12R/30L

Longest paved runway: 10,849 ft (3,307 m)

Elevation:
510 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Apch/Dep Ctl Svc Prvdd By Los Angeles Artcc (Zla) On Freqs 127.1/317.7 (Bakersfield Rcag) When Bakersfield Apch Ctl (Bfl) Clsd.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 0600-2300
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 0600-2300
FAA
Secondary Approach Control Hrs: 2300-0600
FAA
Secondary Depart. Control Hrs: 2300-0600
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0600-2300
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0600-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
Landing, Overnight, Parking, Ramp, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Atlantic Aviation
Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation
Epic Jet Center
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:59 am - 8:08 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:36 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:31 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.58
100LL (full)
$5.99
Jet-A (full)
$6.07
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
NOTAMs
TFRs
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Atlantic Aviation
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Services Offered:
Car Rental
$7.08 | 100LL | full
$7.02 | Jet-A | full
Location:
On field: SE
Phone:
(661) 391-4900
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 131.6
Fees:
Parking, Other
Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation
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Services Offered:
Maintenance
Car Rental
Sales
$6.87 | 100LL | full
$6.36 | Jet-A | full
$6.43 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: E
Phone:
(661) 393-1334
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 130.9
Fees:
Landing, Other
Epic Jet Center
No ratings | 2 reviews
Services Offered:
Car Rental
$6.58 | 100LL | full
$5.99 | Jet-A | full
$6.07 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: SE
Phone:
(661) 399-7011
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 131.175
Fees:
Overnight, Ramp, Other
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California Aeronautical University
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Services Offered:
Plane Rental
Flight Training
Location:
Bakersfield, CA
Phone:
(661) 615-5915
Freq. Monitored:
Excell Aviation, Inc.
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Services Offered:
Plane Rental
Flight Training
Location:
On field: SE
Phone:
(661) 371-9792
Freq. Monitored:
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Megahertz Avionics, Inc.
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Services Offered:
Maintenance
Sales
Location:
On field: SE
Phone:
(661) 393-1818
Freq. Monitored:

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Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course

Champs BBQ

(661) 391-8334
BFL
Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
Champs BBQ

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Runway 12L/30R

Dimensions:
10,849 × 150 ft
(3,307 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 96,000 lbs
Double wheel: 155,000 lbs
Double tandem: 260,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 654,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 396/F/B/X/T
FAA
Designator:12L30R
Elevation: 509.5 ft 474.2 ft
Heading: 121° magnetic
135° true 		301° magnetic
315° true
Gradient: 0.33% down 0.33% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Right Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Runway visual value: RVV is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/a 3,419 ft
ILS/LOC:n/a ILS/DME
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:n/a
Cntrln Lgts are Only Vsb on Rwy 30R.
FAA

Runway 12R/30L

Dimensions:
7,700 × 100 ft
(2,347 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 18,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 127/F/B/X/T
FAA
Designator:12R30L
Elevation: 486 ft 463 ft
Heading: 121° magnetic
135° true 		301° magnetic
315° true
Gradient: 0.3% down 0.3% up
Traffic Pattern: Right Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: basic, in Good condition basic, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/a 1,499 ft
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:n/a

Tree, 225 ft Left ft of center, 45 ft high, 2,150 ft from end, 43:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: BFL
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TFR count: 0
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NOTAMs

Location: BFL
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NOTAM count: 9 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)		End Date:
(UTC)		Condition:
3/3013 08/11/2023 2159
IAP MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. VOR-A, ORIG-B... CIRCLING CAT A/B/C HAA 490, CAT D HAA 550. CHANGE APT ELE…
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5/8022 05/08/2025 1756
IAP MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. RNAV (GPS) RWY 30L, ORIG... LPV HAT 257 ALL CATS. LNAV/VNAV DA 851/HAT 374…
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05/020 05/22/2025 2227 05/22/2026 2359
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 352707.09N1190242.59W (1.3NM NE BFL) 677.6FT (70.1FT AGL) U/S
4/9912 05/07/2024 1729
IAP MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. ILS OR LOC RWY 30R, AMDT 31A... TERMINAL ROUTE FROM GMN VORTAC TO FASTO IN…
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5/4982 02/20/2025 1806
SID MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. MARIC FOUR DEPARTURE... LAKE HUGHES TRANSITION NA EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUI…
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06/023 06/27/2025 2125 08/17/2025 0100
RWY 12R/30L S BLAST PAD MARKING NOT STD DUE TO REPAINTING
4/9913 05/07/2024 1729
SID MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. MARIC FOUR DEPARTURE... GORMAN TRANSITION NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH…
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05/019 05/22/2025 2224 05/22/2026 2359
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 352707.12N1190248.33W (1.3NM NE BFL) 677FT (78FT AGL) U/S
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Additional Remarks

Airport Operations Na Blo 1200 Rvr Without Smgcs. Airport Operations not Initiated Blo 600 Rvr or Authority Blo 500 Rvr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cap Squadron on Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
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.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Sensitive Areas S & E of Airport Recommended Turbojet Trng Hrs Wkday 0800-2200 Wkends 1200-2200; No More Than Ten Practice Apchs Per Hr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Right Base Operations for Ry 30R Establish Wings Level on Final Approach No Lower Than 300 Ft AGL.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 30R 50:1 to Dspld Thld.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Index C Arff Available
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
LANDING FEE. LDG FEE CHRGD TO ALL AIR TAXI, COML ACFT OPS (EXC FLT INSTRUCTION), AND TRANS ACFT WEIGHING MORE THAN 10000 LBS.
Source:
AM
Airport Manager

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
 Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25
AIRPORT DIAGRAM
CHART SUPPLEMENT (A/FD)
MARIC FOUR
OILDALE ONE
WRING FOUR
ILS OR LOC RWY 30R
RNAV (GPS) RWY 12L
RNAV (GPS) RWY 12R
RNAV (GPS) RWY 30L
RNAV (GPS) RWY 30R
VOR-A
ALTERNATE MINIMUMS
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
FASTO TWO
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Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 35.43386, -119.05767
  • 35° 26′ 1.9″ N, 119° 3′ 27.6″ W
  • 35° 26.032′ N, 119° 3.460′ W
ARTCC:
Los Angeles (ZLA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Los Angeles Sectional
FSS:
Rancho Murieta (RIU)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
14E (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
BFL
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 3 secs
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 7 secs
AM
When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd Actvt MALSR Rwy 30R; PAPI Rwy 12L & 30R; HIRL Rwy 12L/30R; Twy Lgts - CTAF. Rwy 12R/30L Clsd When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach IC 118.9 NORTHBakersfield
Approach IC 118.8 SOUTHBakersfield
Approach/Departure 119.075 Bakersfield
ASOS (661) 246-3170Bakersfield
ATIS 118.6 Bakersfield
CTAF 118.1 Bakersfield
Departure IC 126.45 NORTH/SOUTHBakersfield
Emergency 121.5 Bakersfield
Ground Control 121.7 Bakersfield
Tower 118.1 Bakersfield
UNICOM 122.95 Bakersfield

Navaids

BFL - Bakersfield
Frequency: 111.2
35° 25′ 29.8″ N, 119° 2′ 48.4″ W
BFL to airport:
 315° | 0.8 nm
EHF - Shafter
Frequency: 115.4
35° 29′ 4.4″ N, 119° 5′ 50.3″ W
EHF to airport:
 134° | 3.6 nm
TTE - Tule
Frequency: 116.25
35° 54′ 47.0″ N, 119° 1′ 14.9″ W
TTE to airport:
 168° | 28.8 nm
GMN - Gorman
Frequency: 116.1
34° 48′ 14.5″ N, 118° 51′ 40.9″ W
GMN to airport:
 330° | 39.0 nm
FLW - Fellows
Frequency: 117.5
35° 5′ 35.1″ N, 119° 51′ 56.1″ W
FLW to airport:
 046° | 44.6 nm
AVE - Avenal
Frequency: 117.1
35° 38′ 49.1″ N, 119° 58′ 43.0″ W
AVE to airport:
 090° | 46.9 nm

Services

Fuel:
100 Octane, 100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service
AM
Activities:
Airline Services, Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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METARs

METARs from this airport:

KBFL
VFR
Obsv:
1:54 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.01 "Hg
Temp:
18.9 °C (66.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
11.1 °C (52.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KDLO
21 nm NW
VFR
Obsv:
2:35 PM GMT
(12 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
 310°
@ 3 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.03 "Hg
Temp:
17.0 °C (62.6 °F)
Dew Pt:
10.5 °C (50.9 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from this airport:

KBFL TAF
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 8:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 310°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 2:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 340°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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TAFs from nearby airports:

KWJF TAF
59 nm SE
Issued:
11:46 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 230°
@ 12 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 230°
@ 15 G 22 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 9:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 230°
@ 18 G 28 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 230°
@ 15 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 230°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Eric Grant
3701 Wings Way, #300
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 391-1824 (Office)

Owner

County of Kern
Dept Of Arpts, 3701 Wings Way, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 747-4051 (Office)
Remarks:
Cell Phone: 661-747-4051; H24 Ctc: 661-747-4051; Fax: 661-391-1801; Email: Grante@Kerncounty.Com.
FAA
Eric Grant - Grante@Kerncounty.Com
FAA

Airport Reviews

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    7/20/15
    CHRIS A.
    What a great airport. The tower was very friendly. Flew into Meadows Field due to severe weather/thunderstorms in the So Cal basin - Epic took great care of us. They provided a clean courtesy car and even shuttled us later to a local hotel. Everyone …
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    6/4/14
    KERRY S.
    Weeks after returning home from Bakersfield we received a bill from Kern County Airports with a landing fee charge of $20. We have been flying in there for seven years are were blindsided by this charge. In speaking with the Bakersfield Jet Center th…
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