Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR): Codes, Runways & Location
Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (IATA: BFR · ICAO: KBFR) is a small airport serving Bedford, United States. It lies at 38.8400° N, 86.4454° W, 727 ft (222 m) above sea level.
Overview of Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport
Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Bedford in United States. It is identified by the IATA code BFR and the ICAO code KBFR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1372 m (4501 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 727 ft (222 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Monroe County Airport (BMG) about 37 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 ≈ 1,372 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport
Where is Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport located?
Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport is located in Bedford, United States. Its coordinates are 38.8400° N, 86.4454° W.
What is the airport code for Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport?
Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport has an IATA code of BFR and an ICAO code of KBFR.
How long is the runway at Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport?
Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport's longest runway is about 1372 m (4501 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport have?
Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport a major airport?
Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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