KBDN

VFR

BEND MUNI

BEND · OREGON

Elev
3,459.4'
Longest RWY
5,201'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
© Esri
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 +8 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF KBDN

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KBDN 280235Z AUTO 31013KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2999 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,963 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

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 13 kt
RWY 34
346°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • Right pattern fixed wing aircraft are to remain west of the runway using right pattern runway 16 and left pattern runway 34. Rotor wing aircraft are to remain east of the runway and use right pattern 34 and left pattern 16. Fixed wing aircraft are not to make turns before the end of the runway.Show FAA
  • Extensive geese activity is reported on and near the airport year-round. Deer and other wildlife may be present.Show FAA
  • Intense helicopter training is continually in progress.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Call the FBO at (541) 388-0019.Show FAA
  • The calm wind runway is runway 16.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Taxilanes and apron are nonstandard. Aircraft may require wing walkers, parking guidance, and or tugging at pilot discretion to ensure aircraft clearance from obstacles.Show FAA
  • To avoid property damage, exercise judgment and courtesy during run-up in the vicinity of hangars.Show FAA
  • Both taxiways parallel to runway 16/34 are marked by reflectors.Show FAA
  • Apron areas may be heavily congested at times with service vehicles, pedestrian, and automobile traffic.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 16/34 has activated runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators, and medium intensity runway lights on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Glider operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • A segmented circle is located at the northeast end of the airport.Show FAA

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
310° at 13 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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