Mercer County Airport

KBLF / BLF

Bluefield, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:52 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:52Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
12,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.25
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBLF 160652Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 17/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP215 T01670117

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,857ft
SCT 10,000ft AGL
BKN 12,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,857ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,857ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.25 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
27.44 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,857 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,527 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 3,453 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBLF 160520Z 1606/1706 11004KT P6SM BKN070 OVC120 FM161500 07006KT P6SM OVC060 FM170200 06002KT P6SM OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 4kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000ft
15:00Z FM161500
+8h
VFR 70° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BLF
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 4,742 ft 100 ft ASP 41° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mercer County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBLF
IATA Code: BLF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,857 ft MSL

Location

City: Bluefield
Country: US
Latitude: 37.295799°
Longitude: -81.207703°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,742 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Mercer County Airport

Mercer County Airport (KBLF/BLF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bluefield, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,857 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) 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.