KBDN

VFR

BEND MUNI

BEND · OREGON

Elev
3,459.4'
Longest RWY
5,201'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KBDN BEND MUNI showing runway layout — runways 16/34
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBDN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,459.4'
MSL · field 3,459.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KBDN

Current METAR

Observed 03:15Z

KBDN 120315Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 24/M00 A3005 RMK AO2
Wind
010° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,208 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
5 NM NE
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TRACY WILLIAMS
Address
BOX 431, BEND OR 97709

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1700
  • MON-FRI · 0730-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 6 kt
RWY 34
346°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 346° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,459 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored166° / 346°5,201 ftASPH16 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box left(3°)18', trees, 542' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 19
34PAPI 4-box left(3°)52', tree, 1496' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 25

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KBDN BEND MUNI in BEND, OREGON, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 34
KBDN · 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 (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • BOTH TWYS PARALLEL TO RY 16/34 MKD BY REFLECTORS.
  • CALM WIND RWY IS RWY 16
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT, CALL FBO AT (541) 388-0019
  • BE AWARE, INTENSE HELICOPTER TRAINING CONTINUALLY IN PROGRESS.
  • EXTENSIVE GEESE ACTIVITY REPORTED ON AND NEAR ARPT YEAR AROUND. DEER AND OTHER WILDLIFE MAY BE PRESENT.
  • APRON AREAS MAY BE HEAVILY CONGESTED AT TIMES WITH SVC VEHICLES, PEDESTRIAN AND AUTOMOBILE TFC.
  • TAXILANES AND APRON ARE NSTD. ACFT MAY REQUIRE WING WALKERS, PARKING GUIDANCE AND/OR TUGGING AT PILOT DISCRETION TO INSURE ACFT CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES.
  • TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE EXERCISE JUDGEMENT AND COURTESY DURING RUN-UP IN VICINITY OF HANGARS.
  • RP FIXED WING TO RMN WEST OF RWY USING RP RWY 16 AND LP RWY 34. ROTOR WING TO RMN EAST OF RWY AND USE RP 34 AND LP 16. FIXED WING ACFT-NO TURNS BFR END OF RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 16/34; PAPI RWY 16/34; MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • GLIDER OPR ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • SEGMENTED CRC LCTD AT NE END OF ARPT.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBDN

Answer card
ICAO
KBDN
Name
BEND MUNI
Location
BEND, OREGON
Elevation
3,459.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,459.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,201 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Bend Muni sits in Bend, Oregon. The field elevation is 3,459.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 5,201 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Skyservice is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST. Call them at (541) 383-8825 for current service details.

This is a high-elevation airport. Expect density altitude to matter, especially on warm days. The published remarks also call out nonstandard taxilanes and apron areas. Wing walkers, parking guidance, or tugging may be needed at pilot discretion. Traffic is mixed. Fixed wing aircraft use right traffic for runway 16. They use left traffic for runway 34. Rotor wing traffic stays east of the runway. The airport also sees glider activity, heavy helicopter training, geese and other wildlife. Runway 16/34 has REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights activated on CTAF. The calm wind runway is 16.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBDN?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Bend Muni have a tower?
No. KBDN is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Is there an ILS at KBDN?
No ILS approaches are published for Bend Muni. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is longest at Bend Muni?
Runway 16/34 is the only runway. It is 5,201 ft long and asphalt.
What fuel is available on the field at KBDN?
Skyservice is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST. Call the FBO directly for current service details.
What should I know about traffic patterns at Bend Muni?
Fixed wing aircraft use right traffic for runway 16. They use left traffic for runway 34. Rotor wing aircraft stay east of the runway and use the opposite pattern directions.
Are there wildlife or helicopter hazards at KBDN?
Yes. The published remarks mention extensive geese activity year-round. They also mention deer and other wildlife. Intense helicopter training is also continually in progress.
What lighting is available on runway 16/34?
Runway 16/34 has REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. The remarks say the lights are activated on the common traffic advisory frequency.

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