Meadows Field Airport (BFL) – Bakersfield, California’s Central Valley Hub

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Meadows Field (BFL) – Bakersfield, California, USA

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) – Bakersfield, California, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Meadows Field Airport (IATA: BFL, ICAO: KBFL), serving Bakersfield and Kern County.

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Meadows Field is situated 7 miles northeast of downtown Bakersfield, adjacent to CA-99 and CA-58.

The modern single-terminal building features two concourses (A and B) serving both commercial and general aviation. Facilities include:

Concourse A: Gates A1–A4 serving American Eagle (to Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth) and United Express (to Denver, San Francisco). Amenities:
- Starbucks – Coffee and light fare near Gate A2.
- Grab & Go kiosk – Snacks and beverages near Gate A1.
- Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the concourse.
Concourse B: Gates B1–B3 serving Allegiant Air (to Las Vegas, Phoenix-Mesa). Amenities:
- BFL Market – Snacks, sandwiches, and souvenirs near Gate B2.
- Charging stations and flight information displays.
Check-In & Ticketing: Ground-level lobby with counters for all carriers and shared baggage claim area.
Security Checkpoint: TSA screening centrally located between the two concourses.
Family Facilities: Family restrooms with changing stations near the central lobby.
Pet Relief Areas: Outdoor pet relief stations on the west side of the terminal.
Information Desk & Lost & Found: Located in the lobby adjacent to baggage claim.

Runway 12/30: 10,855 ft × 150 ft, concrete/asphalt – accommodates wide-body, commercial, and cargo aircraft.
Runway 16/34: 6,008 ft × 150 ft, asphalt – used primarily by general aviation and smaller regional aircraft.
General Aviation FBOs:
- ComAv Aviation – Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, tie-downs, maintenance, and pilot lounge.
- Bakersfield Jet Center – Executive terminal services, fueling, hangar rentals, and ground handling.
Maintenance: On-field maintenance, avionics, and repair services provided by both FBOs.
Cargo Facilities: Dedicated cargo ramp areas serving FedEx Feeder and UPS Airlines.
Snow Removal: Rare in Bakersfield, but equipment and procedures in place to ensure runway availability.

Rental Cars: Major agencies (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz) with counters in the terminal; vehicles located on-site in the rental lot.
Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi stand curbside outside baggage claim. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated zone on the curb in front of the terminal.
Public Transit: Golden Empire Transit Route 24 provides service between the airport and downtown Bakersfield; check schedules at goget.org.
Shuttle Services: Bakersfield Inn Express and local shuttle providers offer service to hotels—reserve in advance.
Parking:
- Terminal Parking Garage: Covered parking adjacent to the terminal with pedestrian bridge access.
- Short-Term Lot: Directly in front of the terminal for quick drop-off/pick-up.
- Economy Lot: Surface parking with shuttle service to the terminal every 10 minutes.
Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups on the lower curbside; follow signage for limo zone.

Meadows Field Airport is owned and operated by the Kern County Department of Airports.