Airports / Pennsylvania / BFP
Beaver County Airport.
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania · 1,253 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
42 ratings
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Operators based
1,253
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
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Field standing
#9 / 42
Pennsylvania airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 42 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated PA fields.
18 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Beaver County Airport (KBVI / BFP) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,253 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list BFP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT, 18 nm), Youngstown Warren Regional Airport (YNG, 32 nm), and Allegheny County Airport (AGC, 33 nm). The field has a single 4,501-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from BFP 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 BFP to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KBVI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
AirQuest Aviation Beaver
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWith two locations in Butler and Beaver, AirQuest is positioned to be the most convenient stop in Western PA for business or pleasure. Land at either location and experience competitive fuel pricing, fast maintenance service by highly trained technicians, and thorough pilot care from our knowledgeable staff. AirQuest is also a pet friendly FBO, so bring the dogs along for this flight!
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm; 24h service available upon request
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Moore Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm, Sat 8:00am-5:30pm, Sun 8:00am-5:30pm
- Unicom 122.95
- Cafe
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBVI
IATA
BFP
FAA / Local
BVI
Elevation
1,253 ft
Coordinates
40.7725° N · 80.3914° 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 PA fields
state range 36–2,284 ft
At 1,253 ft, BFP sits higher than 69% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,501 ft
- 10/284,501 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,501 ft
BFP's 4,501 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 18nmPITPittsburgh International AirportPittsburgh
- 32nmYNGYoungstown Warren Regional AirportYoungstown/Warren
- 33nmAGCAllegheny County AirportPittsburgh
- 38nmHLGWheeling Ohio County AirportWheeling
- 44nmFKLVenango Regional AirportFranklin
- 48nmCAKAkron Canton Regional AirportAkron
Location
Open the full mapKBVI · Beaver County Airport · Beaver Falls, PA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BFP 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) | 174 nm | 48m |
| New York (TEB) | 288 nm | 1h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 346 nm | 1h 12m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 406 nm | 1h 21m |
| Boston (BED) | 421 nm | 1h 23m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 846 nm | 2h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 899 nm | 2h 29m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 921 nm | 2h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BFP?
- Beaver County Airport's longest paved runway is 4,501 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 BFP?
- Beaver County Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,501 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Beaver County Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve BFP: AirQuest Aviation Beaver and Moore Aviation FBO. 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 BFP?
- The closest alternate is Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), about 18 nm away, followed by Youngstown Warren Regional Airport (YNG) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BFP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 1h 4m (288 nm), Chicago about 1h 12m (346 nm), Nashville about 1h 21m (406 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.