KBLF

VFR

MERCER COUNTY

BLUEFIELD · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
2,856.8'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:52Z
VFR sectional · KBLF
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Before you fly into KBLF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,856.8'
MSL · field 2,856.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KBLF

Current METAR

Observed 23:52Z

KBLF 112352Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM FEW060 SCT075 21/20 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166 60012 T02110200 10228 20200 55000
Wind
280° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
4,014 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 NE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
BLF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

ILS OR LOC RWY 23
KBLF · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

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

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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBLF

Answer card
ICAO
KBLF
Name
MERCER COUNTY
Location
BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
2,856.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,856.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Mercer County Airport (KBLF) sits in Bluefield, West Virginia. Field elevation is 2,856.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 4,743 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and taxiway lighting control. The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This field has one ILS approach to runway 23. That matters here because the airport sits high enough that performance planning should be part of the preflight. The published remarks also note steep drop-offs near both runway ends. Runway 05 has trees off the right side near the departure end. Runway 23 has trees right at the end. Deer and birds are also reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on short final and in the pattern.

Mercer County Airport Authority is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Twenty-four hour self-serve 100LL is available. Truck fuel is also available during attended hours or by prior arrangement. The airport manager is the contact for fixed-wing repair requests. Mowing runs from April through November on all surfaces.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KBLF Mercer County Airport?
KBLF has one runway, 05/23 and it is 4,743 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does KBLF have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach. It serves runway 23.
Is Mercer County Airport towered?
No. KBLF has no control tower. Pilots use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic.
What is the field elevation at KBLF?
Field elevation is 2,856.8 ft MSL. That elevation is high enough that density altitude planning matters on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at Mercer County Airport?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KBLF?
Mercer County Airport Authority is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is 24-hour self-serve 100LL available at KBLF?
Yes. The remarks say 24-hour self-serve 100LL is available. Truck fuel is also available during attended hours or by prior arrangement.
What runway hazards should I watch for at KBLF?
The published remarks call out trees near both runway ends. They also note steep drop-offs near runways 05 and 23. Deer and birds are also reported on and near the airport.

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