Airports / Massachusetts / BAF
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport.
Westfield, Massachusetts · 271 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
94 ratings
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Operators based
271
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 21
Massachusetts airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 94 Google ratings , ranked against 21 rated MA fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF / BAF) is a mid-sized airport serving Westfield, Massachusetts. The airport sits 271 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BAF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF, 8 nm), Bradley International Airport (BDL, 13 nm), and Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD, 25 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,000-foot paved runway, BAF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BAF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Barnes Municipal Airport and Springfield. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Westfield.
1 FBO serves KBAF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Westfield
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAt Atlantic Aviation BAF, we always put the customer first. Our friendly staff will serve all of your needs to ensure that you enjoy your time on the ground. Atlantic BAF provides the standard services you expect from catering to baggage service, but we go the extra mile arranging everything from your tee time at a local golf course to reservations at any one of the area's best restaurants.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon - Sun: 0700-1900 After hours/on-call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 122.95
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- De-icing
- Pilots lounge
- Crew car
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBAF
IATA
BAF
FAA / Local
BAF
Elevation
271 ft
Coordinates
42.1578° N · 72.7156° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MA fields
state range 9–1,188 ft
At 271 ft, BAF sits higher than 73% of the 22 Massachusetts fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,000 ft
- 02/209,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/335,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,000 ft
BAF's 9,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmCEFWestover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve BaseChicopee
- 13nmBDLBradley International AirportHartford
- 25nmHFDHartford Brainard AirportHartford
- 38nmORHWorcester Regional AirportWorcester
- 49nmEENDillant Hopkins AirportKeene
- 54nmHVNTweed New Haven AirportNew Haven
Location
Open the full mapKBAF · Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport · Westfield, MA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BAF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 290 nm | 1h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 676 nm | 1h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 743 nm | 2h 8m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 997 nm | 2h 43m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,051 nm | 2h 51m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,272 nm | 3h 21m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,323 nm | 3h 29m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,398 nm | 3h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BAF?
- Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 9,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BAF?
- Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves BAF: Atlantic Aviation Westfield. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BAF?
- The closest alternate is Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF), about 8 nm away, followed by Bradley International Airport (BDL) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BAF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 4m (290 nm), Chicago about 1h 58m (676 nm), Nashville about 2h 8m (743 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.