KBDH

VFR

WILLMAR MUNI/JOHN L RICE FLD

WILLMAR · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,126'
Longest RWY
5,500'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBDH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,100'
MSL · field 1,126' + 974 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +13 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KBDH

Current METAR

Observed 08:15Z

KBDH 280815Z AUTO 31013KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2990 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-19 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM W
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
Pattern altitude
974 ft AGL · 2,100 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
BDH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIC RUDNINGEN
Address
PO BOX 755, 6600 HIGHWAY 40 W, WILLMAR MN 56201-0755

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 13 kt
RWY 31
306°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 306° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,100 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored126° / 306°5,500 ftASPHStandard L
03/2131° / 211°2,980 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
31PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 13
LG · CAT I
BDH
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 13
KBDH · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • There is an abandoned airport 1 nautical mile east.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALS runway 13 and REIL runway 31 are activated or have increased intensity. PAPI is available on runways 13 and 31. High intensity runway lights are on runways 13 and 31 and are controlled by CTAF. High intensity runway lights on runways 13 and 31 are preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day by self service via credit card.Show FAA
  • AFor service after hours, call the FBO at 320-214-9669.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Runways 03/21 are not plowed during winter months.Show FAA
  • 13/31There is 200 feet of unusable pavement beyond both ends of runway 13/31.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 21Yellow cones mark runway 21.Show FAA
  • 03Yellow cones mark runway 03.Show FAA

Other notes

  • For transient hangar, call the FBO at 320-214-9669.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KBDH

Answer card
ICAO
KBDH
Name
WILLMAR MUNI/JOHN L RICE FLD
Location
WILLMAR, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,126 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,100 ft MSL (974 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

KBDH sits in Willmar, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,126 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 5,500 ft. Runway 03/21 is turf at 2,980 ft. This is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

The pattern altitude is 974 ft AGL, which is 2,100 ft MSL. Runway 13 has an ILS approach. That makes 13/31 the runway to plan around when the weather goes down. The published remarks also note 200 ft of unusable pavement beyond both ends of runway 13/31. Runways 03/21 are not plowed in winter. Yellow cones mark runway 03 and runway 21.

Oasis Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve credit card. After-hours service and transient hangar requests go through the FBO by phone. The runway lighting on 13/31 is pilot-controlled on CTAF. MALS is on runway 13. REIL is on runway 31. PAPI is available on both 13 and 31. If you need clearance delivery help, the published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC if Flight Service is not available. Watch for the abandoned airport 1 NM east.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBDH?
The pattern altitude is 974 ft AGL. That is 2,100 ft MSL at KBDH.
Does KBDH have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach. It serves runway 13.
Which runway is the longest at Willmar Muni/John L Rice Fld?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway. It is 5,500 ft asphalt.
Is KBDH towered or non-towered?
KBDH is non-towered. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for airport traffic.
What fuel is available on the field at KBDH?
Oasis Aero is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve credit card.
Are runway 13 and 31 lit at KBDH?
Yes. The published remarks say high intensity runway lights are on 13 and 31. They are controlled by CTAF. MALS is on runway 13. REIL is on runway 31.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at KBDH in winter?
Runways 03/21 are not plowed during winter months. Plan on 13/31 if conditions support it. The field also has 200 ft of unusable pavement beyond both ends of runway 13/31.
Is there a noise or curfew restriction at KBDH?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

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