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Meadows Field (BFL)
Bakersfield, CA · ICAO KBFL
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 65°F
- Observed 10/26/2026, 8:54 PM PDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 76.1%
- 272 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 0.4%
Is BFL delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/26/2026, 9:14 PM PDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at BFL
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 65°F
- Dew point
- 50°F
- Wind
- From the NE at 5 mph
- Visibility
- 7 miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- Clear sky
- Pressure
- 30.02 inHg
- Flight category
- VFR (visual flight rules)
Observed 10/26/2026, 8:54 PM PDT at KBFL (BFL). Raw report: METAR KBFL 270354Z 05004KT 7SM CLR 18/10 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01830100
BFL on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at BFL, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO) | 174 | 82.2% | 0.0% | 26 min |
| American Airlines Inc. (AA) | 63 | 88.9% | 0.0% | 13 min |
| United Air Lines Inc. (UA) | 31 | 96.8% | 3.2% | 1 min |
| Envoy Air (MQ) | 4 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from BFL
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$646.65 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +21.1% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
Airport facts
- FAA code
- BFL
- ICAO code
- KBFL
- City
- Bakersfield, CA
- State
- California
- County
- Kern
- Elevation
- 510 ft above sea level
- Certification
- Class I: scheduled and unscheduled large air carrier service
- Control tower
- Yes
- Ownership
- Public
- Coordinates
- 35.4339, -119.0577
Runways
- Runway 12L/30R10,849 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt
- Runway 12R/30L7,700 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt
FAA NASR data effective 09/03/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is BFL airport delayed today?
- As of 10/26/2026, 9:14 PM PDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at BFL. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at BFL?
- In August 2026, 76.1% of 272 scheduled arrivals at BFL landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from BFL?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at BFL included SkyWest Airlines Inc, American Airlines Inc, United Air Lines Inc, Envoy Air. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at BFL?
- The longest runway at Meadows Field is runway 12L/30R, 10,849 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near BFL?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA, 82 mi), Oxnard (OXR, 85 mi), Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX, 87 mi), San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP, 91 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics