Bakersfield International Airport: Codes, Runways & Location
Bakersfield International Airport (ICAO: KL45) is a medium-sized airport serving Bakersfield, United States. It lies at 35.3248° N, 118.9960° W, 378 ft (115 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bakersfield International Airport
Bakersfield International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bakersfield in United States. It is identified by the ICAO code KL45. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bakersfield International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 378 ft (115 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Meadows Field (BFL) about 13 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,219 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield International Airport
Where is Bakersfield International Airport located?
Bakersfield International Airport is located in Bakersfield, United States. Its coordinates are 35.3248° N, 118.9960° W.
What is the airport code for Bakersfield International Airport?
Bakersfield International Airport has an ICAO code of KL45.
How long is the runway at Bakersfield International Airport?
Bakersfield International Airport's longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Bakersfield International Airport have?
Bakersfield International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bakersfield International Airport a major airport?
Bakersfield International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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