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Meadows Field

Bakersfield, United States

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Meadows Field

Bakersfield, United States

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510 ft

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Bakersfield's gateway to California's Central Valley.

Opened

1935

Location

Bakersfield, United States

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) is the primary commercial service airport serving Bakersfield and Kern County in California's Central Valley. It offers scheduled passenger service connecting the region to major hub airports, making it a convenient alternative to driving to Los Angeles or other large metropolitan airports. The airport is owned and operated by Kern County and has undergone various improvements over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand. Its location roughly 4 miles northwest of downtown Bakersfield makes it easily accessible to residents and business travelers alike. Despite its relatively modest size, Meadows Field plays an important economic role for the Central Valley, supporting agriculture, oil industry, and general business travel in one of California's most productive regions.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building with a small number of gates serving commercial airline passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services; public bus connections to downtown Bakersfield are also available.

Airlines here

United Airlines and American Airlines provide scheduled service at Meadows Field, connecting Bakersfield to hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, and Phoenix.

Notable facts

›Named after Clarence Meadows, a local aviation pioneer and businessman.
›Located approximately 4 miles northwest of downtown Bakersfield.
›Owned and operated by Kern County.
›Sits at an elevation of approximately 510 feet above sea level.
›Serves one of the most productive agricultural and oil-producing regions in the United States.

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Airlines serving this airport

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Routes

BFL → PHXAA · CRJ CR9

BFL → DENUA · CRJ

BFL → IAHUA · CR7

BFL → LAXUA · EM2

BFL → SFOUA · EM2

BFL → PHXUS · CRJ CR9

Aircraft operating here

CRJ3 routes Canadair Regional Jet 9002 routes Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia2 routes Canadair Regional Jet 7001 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Meadows Field is a public airport in Kern County, California, United States, three miles northwest of downtown Bakersfield. It is the main airport for the Bakersfield area, and one of two airports in the San Joaquin Valley, the other being Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Also known as Kern County Airport #1, it is located in an area of unincorporated Kern County adjacent to Oildale, California.

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