Laughlin Bullhead International Airport

KIFP / IFP

Bullhead City, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
18:47Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
16 kt
340°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KIFP 041847Z 34016KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2995

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KIFP 041720Z 0418/0518 36013G20KT P6SM FEW250 FM042000 34009KT P6SM BKN250 FM050000 17008KT P6SM SCT250 FM051300 01018G28KT P6SM SKC FM051600 34023G32KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM042000
+1h
VFR 340° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+5h
VFR 170° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IFP
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
7,520 ft 150 ft ASP 176°
16.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KIFP

7,913 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.5%
MVFR
1.1%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.1%

Laughlin Bullhead International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 126 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 126 kt
Calm Winds: 29.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
31.4%
NE
11.2%
E
4.9%
SE
5.2%
S
10.7%
SW
4.7%
W
0.9%
NW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.8°C
Range: 5°C to 41°C
5°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,913 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Laughlin Bullhead International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KIFP
IATA Code: IFP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 701 ft MSL

Location

City: Bullhead City
Country: US
Latitude: 35.157398°
Longitude: -114.559998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 7,520 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Laughlin Bullhead International Airport

Overview

Laughlin Bullhead International Airport serves the Bullhead City area in the southwestern United States, situated at an elevation of 701 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, supporting general aviation and regional commercial operations in a desert environment.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences exceptional visual flight conditions, with VFR weather present 98.2% of the time. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 41°C, creating substantial thermal variations that pilots should anticipate, particularly during summer months. Winds predominantly come from the north at an average of 11.1 knots, with calm conditions occurring 31.5% of the time.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 35.157398, -114.559998, the airport features a single runway (16/34) measuring 7,520 feet with an asphalt surface. The surrounding terrain is characteristic of the Arizona desert, with potential for significant thermal activity and wind variability that can impact flight operations, particularly during midday hours.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with crosswinds averaging only 5.7 knots. October, September, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for arrivals and departures. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind shifts and monitor local conditions, given the airport's desert location and relatively high percentage of wind variability.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.