KBFR

MVFR

VIRGIL I GRISSOM MUNI

BEDFORD · INDIANA

Elev
727.4'
Longest RWY
4,501'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:35Z
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Before you fly into KBFR
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,527.4'
MSL · field 727.4' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KBFR

Current METAR

Observed 10:35Z

KBFR 121035Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM VCTS BKN024 OVC035 20/20 A2994 RMK AO2
Wind
270° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,477 ft
Ceiling
2,400 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 SE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,527 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF LYNTTON

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0900-1700
  • SAT · 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 6 kt
RWY 24
234°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 234° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,527 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31125° / 305°4,501 ftCONCStandard L
06/24Favored54° / 234°3,089 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1347', trees, 200' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 0
31PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)85', tree, 2012' from thr, 278' R of cntrln, slope 21
0630', trees, 800' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
2456', trees, 1040' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 15

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 KBFR VIRGIL I GRISSOM MUNI in BEDFORD, INDIANA, showing runways 13/31, 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13
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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+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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
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

  • LINE OF SIGHT RSTRNS TO VIS.
  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 13 & 31; MIRL RWY 06/24 & 13/31 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 06/24 & 13/31 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31BRUSH & TREES 200 FT L & R OF CNTRLN ENTIRE LENGTH OF RWY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1347 FT TREE LINE 0-200 FT FM RWY END 190 FT R OF CNTRLN.
  • 06APCH SLOPE 26:1 AT THR.
  • 13CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
  • 24RWY 24 18:1 APCH SLP AT THR.

Other notes

  • 1ARPT CLSD NEW YEARS, THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS DAY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBFR

Answer card
ICAO
KBFR
Name
VIRGIL I GRISSOM MUNI
Location
BEDFORD, INDIANA
Elevation
727.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,527.4 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
270° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Virgil I Grissom Muni sits in Bedford, Indiana. Field elevation is 727.4 ft MSL. The airport has two concrete runways. The longest is 13/31 at 4,501 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current charted procedures and weather minimums in mind.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,527.4 ft MSL. The on-field FBO is Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (812) 279-9839 for current service details before you go.

This field has a few things a first-time pilot should brief. Published remarks note brush and trees along runway 13/31. There is also terrain and brush near the runway 24 end. Deer are reported on and near the airport. The airport also has line-of-sight visibility restrictions. Runway lights are CTAF-controlled, with medium intensity lighting on 06/24 and 13/31. Clearance delivery is handled through Louisville Approach. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any operational updates before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBFR?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,527.4 ft MSL at KBFR.
Does KBFR have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KBFR. Use the current charted procedures and verify the approach setup before you go.
What is the longest runway at KBFR?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 4,501 ft. It is concrete.
Is KBFR towered?
No. KBFR is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KBFR?
The on-field FBO listed is Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (812) 279-9839 for current service details.
Are there any runway or terrain cautions at KBFR?
Yes. Published remarks mention brush and trees along runway 13/31. There is also 10 ft downslope terrain and brush near the runway 24 end, plus a 47 ft tree line near the runway 13 end.
What are the runway lights and how are they controlled at KBFR?
Runway end identifier lights are activated on 13 and 31. Medium intensity runway lights are on 06/24 and 13/31. They are controlled by CTAF and preset to low intensity with higher intensity available on CTAF.
Who handles clearance delivery for KBFR?
Louisville Approach handles clearance delivery. The published number is 502-375-7499.

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