Airports / Alabama / BFM
Mobile Downtown Airport.
Mobile, Alabama · 26 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
41 ratings
1
Operators based
26
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Mobile, Alabama, Mobile Downtown Airport (KBFM / BFM) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 26 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, BFM is a home base: Jet Services, Inc. operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Mobile Regional Airport (MOB, 10 nm), Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA, 42 nm), and Keesler Air Force Base (BIX, 46 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,618-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BFM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BFM to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KBFM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Mobile
Your FBO? Claim it, freeMobile is located on the Gulf Coast and has unique attractions, exciting outdoor adventures, fascinating museums, 21 world-class golf courses, white sandy beaches, and beautiful historic homes.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0500L-2359L, call out available on request
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBFM
IATA
BFM
FAA / Local
BFM
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
30.6268° N · 88.0681° 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 AL fields
state range 17–1,032 ft
At 26 ft, BFM sits lower than 95% of the 42 Alabama fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,618 ft
- 14/329,618 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/367,800 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,618 ft
BFM's 9,618 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmMOBMobile Regional AirportMobile
- 42nmNPANaval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman FieldPensacola
- 46nmBIXKeesler Air Force BaseBiloxi
- 47nmPNSPensacola International AirportPensacola
- 53nmGPTGulfport Biloxi International AirportGulfport
- 54nmKNDZWhiting Field Naval Air Station South AirportMilton
Location
Open the full mapKBFM · Mobile Downtown Airport · Mobile, AL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BFM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 337 nm | 1h 11m |
| Houston (HOU) | 379 nm | 1h 17m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 467 nm | 1h 29m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 482 nm | 1h 31m |
| Austin (AUS) | 497 nm | 1h 33m |
| Miami (MIA) | 503 nm | 1h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 682 nm | 1h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 722 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BFM?
- Mobile Downtown Airport's longest paved runway is 9,618 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 BFM?
- Mobile Downtown Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,618 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BFM?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Mobile Downtown Airport as a home base, including Jet Services, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Mobile Downtown Airport?
- One FBO serves BFM: Signature Flight Support Mobile. 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 BFM?
- The closest alternate is Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), about 10 nm away, followed by Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BFM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 11m (337 nm), Houston about 1h 17m (379 nm), Dallas about 1h 29m (467 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.