BFL
Meadows Field
Bakersfield · United StatesICAO KBFL
Meadows Field (BFL) is an airport serving Bakersfield, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 35° 26' 1.0" N, 119° 3' 25.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 510 feet (155 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles (GMT-7).
Destinations
5
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
510/ 155m
America/Los Angeles
GMT-7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BFL
ICAO Code
KBFL
City
Bakersfield
Country
United States
Elevation
510 ft
Local Time
09:36 AM (GMT-7)
Coordinates
Latitude:35.4336°
Longitude:-119.0570°
Popular Routes from BFL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHX | Phoenix, United States | 425 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 174 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 845 mi | 2h 6m | short-haul | 347 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 1,428 mi | 3h 22m | medium-haul | 358 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 109 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 45 kg | View |
| SFO | San Francisco, United States | 238 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 98 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BFL
3 active airlines serving Meadows Field.
American Airlines
AAUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Meadows Field that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia Municipal Airport | VIS | Visalia | United States | 103 km |
| San Luis County Regional Airport | SBP | San Luis Obispo | United States | 146 km |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | SBA | Santa Barbara | United States | 133 km |
| Bob Hope Airport | BUR | Burbank | United States | 151 km |
| Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | SMX | Santa Maria | United States | 141 km |
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | FAT | Fresno | United States | 160 km |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | Los Angeles | United States | 176 km |
| Mammoth Yosemite Airport | MMH | Mammoth Lakes | United States | 244 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 26' 1.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 119° 3' 25.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.433601
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -119.056999
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 09:36 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 510 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 155 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Meadows Field?
The IATA code for Meadows Field is BFL, and its ICAO code is KBFL. The airport is located in Bakersfield, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from BFL?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States.
What airlines fly from BFL?
There are 3 airlines operating from BFL, including American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines.
What timezone is Meadows Field in?
Meadows Field is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Meadows Field?
Meadows Field sits at an elevation of 510 feet (155 meters) above sea level.
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