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Meadows (KBFL/BFL) — Bakersfield, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
No
Fuel
100, 100LL, Jet A
Tower
118.1
Runways
12L/30R, 12R/30L
Elevation
510 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
64 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 20:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KBFL
  • Name: Meadows
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 35.433601
  • Longitude: -119.056999
  • Elevation: 510 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Bakersfield
  • IATA Code: BFL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: 7.5 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12L/30R

  • Designation: 12L/30R
  • Dimensions: 10857 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 30R, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12L, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30R
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12R/30L

  • Designation: 12R/30L
  • Dimensions: 3700 X 75
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 12R, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30L
  • Remarks: N/A

Approaches not tied to one runway (FAA): VOR-A

Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 118.100, 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 118.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Meadows operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 661-747-4053
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Charged to non-commercial users, amount not recorded Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • Parking Fee: Not recorded
  • Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
  • Currency: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Immigration

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KSBA

  • ICAO: KSBA
  • Name: Santa Barbara Mun
  • Distance (NM): 71.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No: No customs staff or facilities: international aircraft may land only in an emergency (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KSMX

  • ICAO: KSMX
  • Name: Santa Maria Pub/Capt Hancock
  • Distance (NM): 75.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)

KSBP

KBUR

KFAT

  • ICAO: KFAT
  • Name: Fresno Yosemite Intl
  • Distance (NM): 86.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A0374/
caution
ILS procedure changed
IAP MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. VOR-A, ORIG-B... CIRCLING CAT A/B/C HAA 490, CAT D HAA 550. CHANGE APT ELEV TO READ: 510.
2026-10-20 17:46 UTC 2028-10-20 17:45 UTC
A374/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
IAP MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. VOR-A, ORIG-B... CIRCLING CAT A/B/C HAA 490, CAT D HAA 550. CHANGE APT ELEV TO READ: 510.
2026-10-20 17:46 UTC 2028-10-20 17:45 UTC
5/2255
caution
Instrument procedure change
IAP MEADOWS FLD, BAKERSFIELD, CA. VOR-A, ORIG-B... CIRCLING CAT A/B/C HAA 490, CAT D HAA 550. CHANGE APT ELEV TO READ: 510. EHF MSA SECTOR 180-330: 3700.. 2508061934-2708061934EST
2025-08-06 19:34 UTC 2027-08-06 19:34 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 05:35 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KBFL?
Meadows operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KBFL?
The tower frequency at Meadows is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at KBFL?
The FAA lists 100, 100LL, Jet A for public use at Meadows. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KBFL require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KBFL located?
Meadows (KBFL) is located in Bakersfield, United States.
What is the IATA code for KBFL?
The IATA code for Meadows is BFL.
Does KBFL have an ILS approach?
Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Meadows to runway 30R. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KBFL a port of entry?
No. No customs designation in 19 CFR 122.13, 122.15 or FAA NASR. Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13.
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