4/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Other WW1 and WW2 vintage aircraft can sometimes be found in the CAF hangar across the parking lot from Advanced Air.”
James Freibert5★ on Google
Airports / Iowa / CBF
Small airport · CBF
Council Bluffs Municipal Airport.
Council Bluffs, Iowa · 1,253 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
21 ratings
0
Operators based
1,253
Elevation ft
Council Bluffs, IowaELEV 1,253 FTSmall airport
4.6
Google rating
21
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,253
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to OMA
Field standing
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eppley Airfield (OMA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (KCBF / CBF) is a general aviation field serving Council Bluffs, Iowa. The airport sits 1,253 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 CBF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Eppley Airfield (OMA, 7 nm), Offutt Air Force Base (OFF, 11 nm), and Lincoln Airport (LNK, 52 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,500-foot paved runway, CBF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from CBF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Council Bluffs.
2 FBOs serve KCBF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Apex Aero Center Council Bluffs
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOur full-service fixed base operation at Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Omaha and the greater metropolitan area. Our experienced team is equipped to support a wide range of aircraft, including business jets, cargo operators, military aircraft, general aviation, and based tenants.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0700-1900 daily
- Unicom 122.725
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Revv Council Bluffs
Your FBO? Claim it, freeEast meets west in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This FBO hub is a midpoint between the two coasts and operates out of the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport. It boasts a large and vibrant flight school that partners with the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Revv Council Bluffs also offers maintenance facilities, avionics and charter. Revv Council Bluffs is VA-approved so people can use their G.I.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Weekdays 8am-8pm, Weekends 8am-6pm
- Unicom 122.725
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +8 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
“Most of all I was impressed at how professional all the younger staff was.”
Sean N5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Other WW1 and WW2 vintage aircraft can sometimes be found in the CAF hangar across the parking lot from Advanced Air.”
James Freibert5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Council Bluffs Municipal Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KCBF
IATA
CBF
FAA / Local
CBF
Elevation
1,253 ft
Coordinates
41.2592° N · 95.7606° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IA fields
state range 547–1,488 ft
At 1,253 ft, CBF sits higher than 83% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,500 ft
- 18/365,500 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
- 14/323,650 ft × 60 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,500 ft
CBF's 5,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 7nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 11nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 52nmLNKLincoln AirportLincoln
- 72nmOLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 74nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
- 87nmOFKKarl Stefan Memorial AirportNorfolk
Location
Open the full mapKCBF · Council Bluffs Municipal Airport · Council Bluffs, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CBF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 355 nm | 1h 14m |
| Denver (DEN) | 415 nm | 1h 22m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 508 nm | 1h 35m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 519 nm | 1h 36m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 523 nm | 1h 37m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 525 nm | 1h 37m |
| Austin (AUS) | 671 nm | 1h 58m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 678 nm | 1h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CBF?
- Council Bluffs Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 CBF?
- Council Bluffs Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Council Bluffs Municipal Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve CBF: Apex Aero Center Council Bluffs and Revv Council Bluffs. 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 CBF?
- The closest alternate is Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 7 nm away, followed by Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CBF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 14m (355 nm), Denver about 1h 22m (415 nm), Dallas about 1h 35m (508 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.