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KBLF
Mercer County Airport · Bluefield
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,857 ft / 871 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 4,742 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mercer County Airport (KBLF), located in Bluefield, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,857 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
Mercer County Airport
ICAO / IATA
KBLF / BLF
Municipality
Bluefield
Country
Region
US-WV — West Virginia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,857 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,742 ft / 1,445 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41.9° / 221.9°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41.9° / 221.9°
RWY 05 (41.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (221.9°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: BLF | CRS: 229°
ASOS ASOS
132.72 MHz
CNTR INDIANAPOLIS CNTR
126.58 MHz
CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz
RDO ELKINS RDO
122.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026