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KBFF

Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport · Scottsbluff

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅

Field Elevation

3,967 ft / 1,209 m

Transition Altitude

18,000 ft

Primary Channel

ASOS 121.03 MHz (ASOS)

Live Conversion

inHg

hPa

Details Runways Frequencies Navaids Nearby

Runway Summary (Quick-Links)

12/30 · 8,279 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED 05/23 · 8,001 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED

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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (KBFF), located in Scottsbluff, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 3,967 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name

Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport

ICAO / IATA

KBFF / BFF

Municipality

Scottsbluff

Country

US — United States

Region

US-NE — Nebraska

GPS Coordinates

📍 41.874001, -103.596001 🗺️

Transition Altitude

18,000 ft

Elevation

3,967 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30

ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED

Runway Length: 8,279 ft / 2,523 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 136° / 316°

RWY 12 (136°)

110.35 MHz

IDENT: RMT | CRS: 126°

RWY 30 (316°)

109.30 MHz

IDENT: BFF | CRS: 306°

Runway 05 / 23

LIGHTED

Runway Length: 8,001 ft / 2,439 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 68° / 248°

RWY 05 (68°)

No ILS / Visual Only

RWY 23 (248°)

No ILS / Visual Only

Nearby Navaids

Ground-based navigation aids (VOR, NDB, DME) in the vicinity or associated with this airport.

BF · NDB (Creve)263 kHz

41.802700, -103.499001 · 0 ft

GIG · NDB (Gering)341 kHz

41.944401, -103.682999 · 4,050 ft

BFF · VORTAC (Scottsbluff)112,600 kHz

41.894199, -103.482002 · 4,170 ft

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ASOS ASOS

121.03 MHz

CNTR DENVER CNTR

127.95 MHz

RDO COLUMBUS RDO

122.60 MHz

UNIC CTAF/UNICOM

123.00 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026