Runway 30L at Meadows Fld is the westbound end of the runway pair at KBFL, the airport in Bakersfield, California. The opposite end is 12R. Runway 30L has a magnetic heading of 315°. Length is 7,700 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 30L.
The threshold elevation is 463 ft MSL. The field elevation at KBFL is 509.6 ft MSL. Lighting is MED. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 30L
Based on the current METAR wind at KBFL.
- Headwind
- 5.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.0 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 35°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 30L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 30L
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 301°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 211°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (121°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 301°M for Runway 30L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 30L at KBFL?
Runway 30L has a magnetic heading of 315°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is runway 30L at KBFL left or right traffic?
Runway 30L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 30L at KBFL?
Runway 30L is 7,700 ft long. Width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of runway 30L at KBFL?
Runway 30L has an asphalt surface. Lighting is MED.
Does runway 30L have an ILS approach at KBFL?
No ILS is published for runway 30L. Use the published IAP for current approach data.
What is the opposite end of runway 30L at KBFL?
The opposite end is 12R. Runway 30L is the 315° magnetic end.