KBFM

VFR

MOBILE INTL

MOBILE · ALABAMA

Elev
26.2'
Longest RWY
9,618'14/32
Tower
0700-1900 SUN; 0700-2200 MON; 0330-2200 TUE THRU FRI; 0400-1900 SAT.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR08:53Z
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Before you fly into KBFM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0700-1900 SUN; 0700-2200 MON; 0330-2200 TUE THRU FRI; 0400-1900 SAT. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,026.2'
MSL · field 26.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KBFM

Current METAR

Observed 08:53Z

KBFM 120853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/23 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02280228 55002
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 23°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
881 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
BFM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDY WILSON
Address
P O BOX 88004, MOBILE AL 36608

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2300

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 14
138°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 138° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,026 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32138° / 318°9,618 ftASPH-CONC14 R
18/36179° / 359°7,800 ftASPH-CONC36 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)39', tree, 1535' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 34
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)33', pole, 1200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 30
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)55', trees, 1300' from thr, 400' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 KBFM MOBILE INTL in MOBILE, ALABAMA, showing runways 14/32, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 32
LD · CAT I
RUJ
108.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 32
KBFM · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • CONDS NOT MNT WHEN ATCT CLSD.
  • HOT CARGO SPACE ASGND TO TWY A BTN RWY 18/36 AND A6
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236. WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • ARPT MNTN ARFF INDEX B. INDEX C AVBL UPON REQ.

Lighting notes

  • DUSK-DAWN. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 32 - CTAF. HIRL RWY 14/32 PRESET ON STEP 3 OR HYR BASED ON WX.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14RWY 14/32 CNTRLN LGTS AVBL DURG ATCT OPER HRS ONLY.
  • 32TDZ LGTS AVBL DURG ACTC OPER HRS ONLY.

Other notes

  • PRIOR TO FAA ACT.
  • MANAGERFAX PHONE 251-694-7667.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBFM

Answer card
ICAO
KBFM
Name
MOBILE INTL
Location
MOBILE, ALABAMA
Elevation
26.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,026.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-1900 SUN; 0700-2200 MON; 0330-2200 TUE THRU FRI; 0400-1900 SAT.
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 9,618 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Mobile Intl sits in Mobile, Alabama. Field elevation is 26.2 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 9,618 ft. Runway 18/36 is 7,800 ft. The tower is open with published hours. It runs 0700-1900 SUN. 0700-2200 MON. 0330-2200 TUE THRU FRI. 0400-1900 SAT. One ILS approach is published for runway 32. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly. Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (251) 433-2800 for current service details.

This is a low-elevation Gulf Coast field, so weather and runway use can change fast. The published remarks say airport conditions are not maintained when the tower is closed. Lighting is from dusk to dawn. When the tower is closed, activate the MALSR on runway 32 via CTAF. Runway 14/32 centerline lights work only during tower hours. Touchdown zone lights on runway 32 also work only when the tower is open. If you are planning a night arrival or a late departure, check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport or FBO directly for the latest setup. The field also has a published hot cargo area on taxiway A between runway 18/36 and A6. Clearance delivery when the tower is closed goes through Mobile Approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBFM?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KBFM. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flight. For a light piston, do not assume the standard 1,000 ft AGL without checking current published data.
What are the tower hours at Mobile Intl?
The tower is open 0700-1900 SUN. 0700-2200 MON. 0330-2200 TUE THRU FRI. 0400-1900 SAT.
Does KBFM have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 32.
What is the longest runway at KBFM?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway. It is 9,618 ft long and has asphalt-concrete pavement.
Which FBO is on the field at Mobile Intl?
Signature Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (251) 433-2800 for current service details.
What happens with lighting when the tower is closed at KBFM?
The remarks say lighting is available from dusk to dawn. When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 32 via CTAF. Runway 14/32 centerline lights are tower-hours only.
Is KBFM a towered airport?
Yes. KBFM has an operating control tower with published hours. If you are arriving outside those hours, check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport or FBO directly for the latest procedures.
Who do I call for clearance delivery when the tower is closed?
Call Mobile Approach at 251-662-6236 for clearance delivery when the tower is closed. If approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.

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