Beale Air Force Base (BAB): Codes, Runways & Location
Beale Air Force Base (IATA: BAB · ICAO: KBAB) is a medium-sized airport serving Beale Air Force Base, United States. It lies at 39.1361° N, 121.4370° W, 113 ft (34 m) above sea level.
Overview of Beale Air Force Base
Beale Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Beale Air Force Base in United States. It is identified by the IATA code BAB and the ICAO code KBAB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Beale Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3658 m (12001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 113 ft (34 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Yuba County Airport (MYV) about 12 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 ≈ 3,658 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beale Air Force Base
Where is Beale Air Force Base located?
Beale Air Force Base is located in Beale Air Force Base, United States. Its coordinates are 39.1361° N, 121.4370° W.
What is the airport code for Beale Air Force Base?
Beale Air Force Base has an IATA code of BAB and an ICAO code of KBAB.
How long is the runway at Beale Air Force Base?
Beale Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3658 m (12001 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Beale Air Force Base have?
Beale Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Beale Air Force Base a major airport?
Beale Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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