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KBFL
Meadows Field · Bakersfield
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
510 ft / 155 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (BAKERSFIELD TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Meadows Field (KBFL), located in Bakersfield, 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 510 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.
Full Name
Meadows Field
ICAO / IATA
KBFL / BFL
Municipality
Bakersfield
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
510 ft
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Runway 12L / 30R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,857 ft / 3,309 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.4° / 315.5°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.4° / 315.5°
RWY 12L (135.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30R (315.5°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: BFL | CRS: 301°
Runway 12R / 30L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,700 ft / 1,128 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.5° / 315.5°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.5° / 315.5°
RWY 12R (135.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30L (315.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP BAKERSFIELD APP SOUTH INITIAL CONTACT
118.80 MHz
APP BAKERSFIELD APP NORTH INITIAL CONTACT
118.90 MHz
ATIS ATIS
118.60 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.10 MHz
CTR LOS ANGELES CENTER
127.10 MHz
DEP BAKERSFIELD DEP
126.45 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
RDO RANCHO RDO
122.45 MHz
TWR BAKERSFIELD TWR
118.10 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026