KBLF -- Mercer County

Bluefield, WV, US

View on Plan

Loading live METAR…

Airport Communications

ASOS: 132.725, 304-327-5766
BLF ASOS: 132.725
CTAF: 122.9
BLUEFIELD RCO: 122.1
AWOS-3 at I16 (24.8 NW): 120.625, 304-732-7311
AWOS-3 at MKJ (25.0 S): 123.875, 276-686-6420
AWOS-3 at PSK (26.8 E): 127.375, 540-674-2731
ASOS at BKW (29.6 N): 121.55, 304-362-0292
AWOS-3 at JFZ (31.5 SW): 118.075, 276-596-9927
  • Approach/Departure service provided by indianapolis ARTCC on frequencies 126.575/257.85 (bluefield RCAG).

Runways

Runway 05/23

Dimensions4743 x 100 feet / 1446 x 30 meters
Surface Asphalt / Grooved / in Good Condition
Weight Limits S-30, D-48
Edge LightingHigh Intensity
Runway 05 Runway 23
Coordinates N37°17.47' / W81°12.78'N37°18.05' / W81°12.12'
Elevation 2850.42856.5
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 42° True222° True
Declared Distances TORA:4743 TODA:4743 ASDA:4743 LDA:4743TORA:4743 TODA:4743 ASDA:4743 LDA:4743
Markings Non-Precision Instrument in fair conditionPrecision Instrument in fair condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights
REIL YesYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN37°17.76' / W81°12.45'
LocationLocated 3 miles NE of Bluefield, WV. on 511 acres of land.
Elevation2856.8 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation7° W

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateMay 1954
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.INDIANAPOLIS
F.S.S.ELKINS
NOTAMs FacilityBLF (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartCINCINNATI
Airspace AnalysisNOT ANALYZED
AttendanceALL/ALL/0600-2100
AirspaceCLASS E SVC 0525-2125; OTHER TIMES CLASS G

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
MERCER CO ARPT AUTH INC
300 MARKELL DR. STE 201
BLUEFIELD, WV 24701
304-327-5308
Manager
JIM PILKINS
300 MARKELL DR. STE 201
BLUEFIELD, WV 24701
304-327-5308

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A, Jet-A+
Transient StorageTiedowns, Hangar
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Other ServicesPILOT INSTRUCTION

Remarks

  • Rotary wing repairs only. Fixed wing rprs available on call, contact airport manager.
  • Mowing in progress APR-NOV all sfcs.
  • Deer & birds on & in the vicinity of airport.
  • Runway 23 has steep DROP-OFF 320 ft from threshold 0B, 280 ft L and R.
  • Runway 05 has steep DROP-OFF 175 ft from threshold L side.
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on FSS frequency, contact indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.
  • Activate REIL runway 05 & 23; PAPI runway 05 & 23; HIRL runway 05/23; Taxiway lights - CTAF.