4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“1 terminal, 5 gates I believe.”
Tia Keeler5★ on Google
Airports / California / BFL
Medium airport · BFL
Meadows Field.
Bakersfield, California · 510 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
720 ratings
2
Operators based
510
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bakersfield, CaliforniaELEV 510 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
720
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
3
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
510
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bakersfield International Airport (KL45).
Overview
Meadows Field (KBFL / BFL) sits in Bakersfield, California, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 510 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation and Golden State Air Charter, LLC are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bakersfield International Airport (KL45, 7 nm), Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS, 56 nm), and General William J Fox Airfield (WJF, 59 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,849-foot paved runway, BFL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BFL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bakersfield.
3 FBOs serve KBFL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Bakersfield
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated just north of downtown Bakersfield, Atlantic Aviation BFL is the FBO that serves your aircraft needs. In addition to the standard services you expect, from catering to baggage service, we go the extra mile to make you feel at home, arranging your tee time at a local golf course to hosting monthly dinners for our customers to enjoy.
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2000
- Unicom 131.60
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Ground handling
- Cargo handling
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Bakersfield Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeBakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation is the only full-service Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Meadows Field in Bakersfield, California. We were founded in 1958 and have built a reputation for the best service in the region.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 6am–8pm, 7 days/week
- Unicom 130.90
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Epic Jet Center Meadows Field
Your FBO? Claim it, freeEstablished in 2006, Epic Jet Center is a premier Fixed Based Operation located at Meadows Field in Bakersfield, CA. Our state-of-the-art facility serves the General & Business Aviation community of Kern County and also caters to transient arrivals visiting Bakersfield.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 0500-2100 (after-hours by request with callout fee)
- Unicom 131.175
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff has always been helpful and security staff has always been kind.”
Tia Keeler5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Meadows Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBFL
IATA
BFL
FAA / Local
BFL
Elevation
510 ft
Coordinates
35.4336° N · 119.0570° 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
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 510 ft, BFL sits higher than 60% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,849 ft
- 12L/30R10,849 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12R/30L7,700 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,849 ft
BFL's 10,849 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmKL45Bakersfield International AirportBakersfield
- 56nmVISVisalia Municipal AirportVisalia
- 59nmWJFGeneral William J Fox AirfieldLancaster
- 65nmEDWEdwards Air Force BaseEdwards
- 68nmPMDPalmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 AirportPalmdale
- 68nmKNIDChina Lake Naws (Armitage Field) AirportChina Lake
Location
Open the full mapKBFL · Meadows Field · Bakersfield, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BFL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 194 nm | 51m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 207 nm | 53m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 370 nm | 1h 16m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 464 nm | 1h 29m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 623 nm | 1h 51m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 624 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
| Denver (DEN) | 733 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BFL?
- Meadows Field's longest paved runway is 10,849 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 BFL?
- Meadows Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,849 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BFL?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Meadows Field as a home base, including Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation, Golden State Air Charter, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Meadows Field?
- 3 FBOs serve BFL: Atlantic Aviation Bakersfield, Bakersfield Jet Center and Epic Jet Center Meadows Field. 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 BFL?
- The closest alternate is Bakersfield International Airport (KL45), about 7 nm away, followed by Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BFL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 53m (207 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 16m (370 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 29m (464 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.