Airports / Ohio / BKL
Burke Lakefront Airport.
Cleveland, Ohio · 583 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
52 ratings
2
Operators based
583
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
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.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL / BKL) is a mid-sized airport serving Cleveland, Ohio. The field lies at an elevation of 583 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Aery Aviation and Flexjet base aircraft at BKL. Useful alternates include Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF, 9 nm), Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE, 10 nm), and Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC, 30 nm). BKL offers 2 runways, the longest 6,604-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Cleveland, OH destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BKL, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KBKL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Cleveland
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.7
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBKL
IATA
BKL
FAA / Local
BKL
Elevation
583 ft
Coordinates
41.5175° N · 81.6833° 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 OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 583 ft, BKL sits lower than 93% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,604 ft
- 06L/24R6,604 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06R/24L5,197 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,604 ft
BKL's 6,604 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.
- 9nmCGFCuyahoga County AirportCleveland
- 10nmCLECleveland Hopkins International AirportCleveland
- 30nmAKCAkron Fulton International AirportAkron
- 38nmCAKAkron Canton Regional AirportAkron
- 47nmJFNNortheast Ohio Regional AirportAshtabula
- 48nmYNGYoungstown Warren Regional AirportYoungstown/Warren
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBKL · Burke Lakefront Airport · Cleveland, OH
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BKL 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) | 248 nm | 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 280 nm | 1h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 347 nm | 1h 12m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 399 nm | 1h 20m |
| Boston (BED) | 467 nm | 1h 29m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 891 nm | 2h 28m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 894 nm | 2h 29m |
| Miami (MIA) | 947 nm | 2h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BKL?
- Burke Lakefront Airport's longest paved runway is 6,604 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 BKL?
- Burke Lakefront Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,604 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BKL?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Burke Lakefront Airport as a home base, including Aery Aviation, Flexjet. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Burke Lakefront Airport?
- One FBO serves BKL: Signature Flight Support Cleveland. 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 BKL?
- The closest alternate is Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF), about 9 nm away, followed by Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) at 10 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BKL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 59m (248 nm), Chicago about 1h 3m (280 nm), New York about 1h 12m (347 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.