Meadows Field

KBFL / BFL

Bakersfield, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 20:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
20:54Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4kt
280°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.15
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBFL 172054Z 28004KT 2 1/2SM BR CLR 11/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01110094 58016

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.15 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.65 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (510 ft)
Pressure Alt
280 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -78 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBFL 172004Z 1720/1818 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN002 FM172100 VRB03KT 2SM HZ SCT004 FM172300 VRB04KT 4SM HZ SKC FM180300 VRB03KT 1SM BR SCT250 TEMPO 1805/1809 1/4SM FG VV005 FM180900 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:49Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200ft
Mist
23:00Z FM172300
+2h
MVFR VRB 4kt
Visibility: 4SM
Haze
03:00Z FM180300
+6h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 1SM
Mist
05:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 500ft
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°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
✈️ 12R/30L
Active: 30L
3,700 ft 75 ft ASP 135°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° 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
• Ground handling available
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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.