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About this facility
- Facility type
- Airport tower
- Identifier
- BFL
- Airport
- KBFL / BFL
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
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Meadows Field
- City
- Bakersfield, CA
- Elevation
- 510 ft
- Attended
- 24 hours
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 10,849 ft | 150 ft | asphalt |
| 12R/30L | 7,700 ft | 100 ft | asphalt |
Frequencies
| Tower | 118.1 |
| Ground | 121.7 |
| ATIS | 118.6 |
| Approach | 118.8 |
| Approach | 118.9 |
| Departure | 126.45 |
| CTAF | 118.1 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Fuel
100 avgas100LL avgasJet A
FBOs
- Bakersfield Jet Center · Jet A, 100LL
- Epic Jet Center · Jet A, 100LL
- Atlantic Aviation · Jet A, 100LL
Services
Airframe repair (major)Engine repair (major)Bottled oxygenTie-downsAir freightAir ambulanceAvionicsCharter flightsFlight trainingAircraft rentalAircraft salesAerial surveyLanding fee
Source: FAA NASR 03 Sep 2026. For reference only, not for navigation. Always check current charts and NOTAMs.
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