Meadows Field

KBFL / BFL

Bakersfield, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 23:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:54Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
3kt
270°
3 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBFL 172354Z 27003KT 3SM HZ CLR 14/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP206 T01390106 10144 20067 55001

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.64 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (510 ft)
Pressure Alt
290 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 292 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBFL 172320Z 1800/1824 VRB04KT 2SM HZ SCT200 FM180300 VRB03KT 1SM BR SCT200 TEMPO 1805/1809 1/4SM FG VV005 FM180900 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV002 TEMPO 1819/1822 1SM BR OVC005 FM182200 27003KT 4SM HZ SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:10Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 4kt
Visibility: 2SM
Haze
03:00Z FM180300
+3h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 1SM
Mist
05:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 500ft
Fog
09:00Z FM180900
+9h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200ft
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BFL
12L
30R ✈️
12R
30L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12L/30R
Active: 30R
10,857 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
✈️ 12R/30L
Active: 30L
3,700 ft 75 ft ASP 135°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Meadows Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBFL
IATA Code: BFL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 510 ft MSL

Location

City: Bakersfield
Country: US
Latitude: 35.433601°
Longitude: -119.056999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 12L/30R
Length: 10,857 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 3,700 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Meadows Field

Meadows Field (KBFL/BFL) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bakersfield, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 510 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (12L/30R, 12R/30L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.