4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Very small airport with only 2 parking spots for small planes.”
Kevin M5★ on Google
Airports / Oregon / BDY
Small airport · BDY
Bandon State Airport.
Bandon, Oregon · 122 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
89 ratings
0
Operators based
122
Elevation ft
Bandon, OregonELEV 122 FTSmall airport
4.3
Google rating
89
Google reviews
ratings on Google
122
Field elevation
feet above sea level
21
Nearest alternate
nm to OTH
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH).
Overview
Bandon State Airport, listed as BDY, is a general aviation field in Bandon, Oregon. The airport sits 122 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 BDY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH, 21 nm), Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC, 79 nm), and Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR, 80 nm). With a single 3,601-foot paved runway, BDY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from BDY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bandon.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Things are quick due to the low volume and everyone is friendly.”
Kevin M5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KS05
IATA
BDY
FAA / Local
S05
Elevation
122 ft
Coordinates
43.0865° N · 124.4080° 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 OR fields
state range 5–4,733 ft
At 122 ft, BDY sits lower than 76% of the 41 Oregon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,601 ft
- 16/343,601 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,601 ft
BDY's 3,601 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 21nmOTHSouthwest Oregon Regional AirportNorth Bend
- 79nmCECJack Mc Namara Field AirportCrescent City
- 80nmMFRRogue Valley International-Medford AirportMedford
- 81nmEUGEugene AirportEugene
- 91nmONPNewport Municipal AirportNewport
- 98nmCVOCorvallis Municipal AirportCorvallis
Location
Open the full mapKS05 · Bandon State Airport · Bandon, OR
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BDY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 276 nm | 1h 3m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 341 nm | 1h 12m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 571 nm | 1h 44m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 597 nm | 1h 47m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 599 nm | 1h 48m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 813 nm | 2h 17m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 816 nm | 2h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BDY?
- Bandon State Airport's longest paved runway is 3,601 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 BDY?
- Bandon State Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,601 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BDY?
- The closest alternate is Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH), about 21 nm away, followed by Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) at 79 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BDY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 3m (276 nm), San Francisco about 1h 12m (341 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 44m (571 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.