KBLH

VFR

BLYTHE

BLYTHE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
399.6'
Longest RWY
6,543'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:34Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBLH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,199.6'
MSL · field 399.6' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +12 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF KBLH

Current METAR

Observed 22:34Z

KBLH 272234Z AUTO 22015G22KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 18027/2217 WSHFT 2214 T02561022
Wind
220° @ 15G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,902 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
6 NM W
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,200 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
BLH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANGELA JAMISON
Address
4080 LEMON STREET, 14TH FLOOR, RIVERSIDE CA 92501

Flight service · Hours

FSS RAL
RIVERSIDE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · 0700-1600
  • NOV-MAR · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 15 kt
RWY 17
167°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 167° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,200 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2677° / 257°6,543 ftASPHStandard L
17/35Favored167° / 347°5,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
26VASI 4-box left(3°)
17VASI 4-box left(3°)
35VASI 4-box left(3°)

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 26
KBLH · 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)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AMB,CARGO,PAJA

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

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • Aircraft over 12,500 pounds should avoid the housing area 1.5 nautical miles southwest below 2,000 feet. The final approach for runway 35 is established 2 nautical miles from touchdown.Show FAA
  • Departing from runway 17, make a climbing left turn as soon as safety permits. Use a wide traffic pattern for runways 26 and 35.Show FAA
  • Parachute training occurs at high and low levels at all hours in the northeast quadrant of the airport.Show FAA
  • A power plant one mile east of the airport produces thermal plumes. Avoid low altitude direct overflight of the power plant.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Visual approach slope indicator lights are activated for runways 17, 35, and 26. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17/35 and 08/26 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBLH

Answer card
ICAO
KBLH
Name
BLYTHE
Location
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
399.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,199.6 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 6,543 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Blythe Airport (KBLH) sits in Blythe, California. Field elevation is 399.6 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 6,543 ft. Runway 17/35 is 5,800 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,199.6 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan on non-precision work and current weather minimums. Patton Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (760) 922-6125 for current services.

A few remarks matter for planning. Visual approach slope indicator lights are available for runways 17, 35 and 26. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways and are controlled by CTAF. The airport also has published traffic notes. Aircraft over 12,500 pounds should avoid the housing area southwest of the field below 2,000 ft. Parachute training happens in the northeast quadrant at all hours. A power plant one mile east can create thermal plumes. Avoid low altitude direct overflight. If you are departing runway 17, plan a climbing left turn as soon as safety permits. Use a wide pattern for runways 26 and 35.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBLH?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,199.6 ft MSL. Use that published value instead of calculating from field elevation.
Does Blythe Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KBLH. Plan for non-precision procedures and check current weather minimums before you go.
Which runway is longest at KBLH?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway at 6,543 ft. It is asphalt, which gives you the best margin for longer takeoff or landing rolls.
Is KBLH towered or non-towered?
KBLH is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8, so self-announce clearly and keep your eyes moving in the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at Blythe?
Patton Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (760) 922-6125 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at KBLH?
Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 17/35 and 08/26. The VASI lights are available for runways 17, 35 and 26. The runway lights are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any special traffic pattern cautions at Blythe?
Yes. Use a wide pattern for runways 26 and 35. Departing runway 17 calls for a climbing left turn as soon as safety permits. There is also parachute training in the northeast quadrant at all hours.
What should a heavy aircraft watch for at KBLH?
Aircraft over 12,500 pounds should avoid the housing area 1.5 NM southwest below 2,000 ft. A power plant one mile east can also produce thermal plumes. Avoid low altitude direct overflight.

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