Before you fly into KBLV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,459.1'
MSL · field 459.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32R
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L
METAR & TAF KBLV
Current METAR
Observed 03:55Z
KBLV 280355Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP078 T01880183 $
- Wind
- 300° @ 6 kt
- Visibility
- 10 SM
- Temp / Dew
- 19°C / 18°C
- Altimeter
- 29.76 inHg
- Clouds
- CLR
- Density alt
- 1,248 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
- 14 NM E
- VFR sectional
- ST LOUIS
- ARTCC
- ZKC · KANSAS CITY
- NOTAM facility
- BLV (NOTAM-D)
Airport manager
- Name
- DARREN V. JAMES
- Phone
- 618-566-5240
- Address
- 9656 AIR TERMINAL DR, STE 250, MASCOUTAH IL 62258-5501
Flight service · Hours
- FSS STL
- SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL
Frequencies
Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.
Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other
Runways & pattern
Full pagePattern entry · RWY 32R
RIGHT TRAFFIC| Runway | Heading (°M) | Length | Surface | Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32RFavored | 135° / 315° | 10,000 ft | CONC | 32R R |
| 14R/32L | 135° / 315° | 8,006 ft | ASPH-CONC | 14R R |
Runway end performance
| End | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA | VGSI | Approach lights | Obstruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L | 10,000' | 10,000' | 10,000' | 10,000' | PAPI 4-box right(3°) | — | — |
| 32R | 10,000' | 10,000' | 10,000' | 10,000' | PAPI 4-box left(3°) | MALSR | — |
| 14R | — | — | — | — | PAPI 4-box left(3°) | ALSF1 | — |
| 32L | — | — | — | — | PAPI 4-box left(3°) | ALSF1 | — |
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.
© Esri
Approaches & charts
ILS · 4
RWY 14L
LD · CAT I
BTC
111.15
RWY 14R
LG · CAT I
OXK
109.9
RWY 32L
LS · CAT I
BLV
109.9
RWY 32R
LS · CAT I
JDU
111.15
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
- Airframe repair
- Not available
- Other services
- AFRT,CARGO
Ramp & ground
- Transient storage
- Tie-down
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Customs
- Not available
- Beacon schedule
- SS-SR
- Beacon
- White / Green (civil land)(WG)
- Wind indicator
- Yes
- 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
- Scott Air Force Base airfield operations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Show FAA
- Transient alert Scott Air Force Base: operations 1200 to 0400 Zulu weekdays; 1400 to 2300 Zulu weekends; closed federal holidays. Military service at MidAmerica civilian side operates 1400 to 0200 Zulu, 24 hour prior permission required outside these times. FBO military service limited to refueling under Defense Logistics Agency contract and de-icing. Contact FBO at 618-566-5265 for specific parking and service.Show FAA
- Fluids available: Scott Air Force Base SP military, PresAir military, liquid oxygen military, and liquid oxygen military.Show FAA
- Limited deicing capability. Aircraft commanders must coordinate with Scott Air Force Base command post at DSN 576-5891 or commercial 618-256-5891 for availability at least 24 hours prior to departure.Show FAA
- Remarks: outside service until further notice. Contact tower or weather for more information.Show FAA
- JASU: Scott Air Force Base 6 A/M32A-86, 3 AM32-95. MidAmerica 2 A/M 32A-60B, 1 AM32-95, 2 A/M 32A-86, 1 MD-4.Show FAA
- Aircraft arriving Scott Air Force Base with more than 30 passengers after hours contact base operations 24 hours in advance at 618-256-1861.Show FAA
- Scott Air Force Base restricted: when airport is code moderate or severe no local IFR or VFR pattern. When airport code severe, takeoff and landing prohibited without 375th Operations Group commander approval. During phase two, daily BASH windows are estimated as sunrise plus 1 to sunrise minus 1 and sunset plus 1, sunset minus 1.Show FAA
- Oil available: Scott Air Force Base O-133-148 military and SOAP military.Show FAA
- Taxiway H is closed.Show FAA
- Scott Air Force Base is unsuitable for hazardous cargo without prior coordination and should not be considered a routine location for missions carrying hazardous cargo.Show FAA
- Service-TRAN alert: hot pit refuel is available to certain aircraft with three hour prior notice and a maximum of two at a time.Show FAA
- Customs, agricultural inspection, and immigration customs available. Contact base operations 72 hours prior to expected arrival to coordinate. Civil aircraft must be cleared by US customs if given a minimum 72 hour notice prior to aircraft arrival.Show FAA
- Civilian fixed base operator available 1400 to 0200 Zulu and later. Call 618-566-5265 for aviation ground services. Other times available with prior notice.Show FAA
- Restricted: full weather service available 24 hours. Combat weather flight, disconnect 576-3663, commercial 618-256-3663. Building obstruction may impact prevailing visibility from 200 to 320 degrees. Air traffic control will enhance surface observation when tower visibility is less than 4 statute miles and different than reported visibility. Remote briefing service available from 15th Operational Squadron, disconnect 576-9755, commercial 618-256-9755.Show FAA
- Military use information is available in the FLIP AP/1 supplementary remarks.Show FAA
- Civilian aircraft fuel available is Jet A and 100LL at the airport terminal service from 1400 to 0200 Zulu and later. Call 618-566-5265.Show FAA
- Transient military aircraft parking on civilian ramps contact MidAmerica on 618-566-5265 or 618-566-5227 for available services and parking information.Show FAA
- Service fuel: A plus plus military. Scott Air Force Base fuel service available 1100 Zulu to 0500 Zulu, outside these times requires 1 hour prior notice.Show FAA
- Twenty-four-hour weather service is available at DSN 576-5905, commercial 618-256-5905. The AN/FMQ-19 automated observing system is in use and augmented by human observation when necessary. If weather flight service is unavailable, remote service is available from the 15th Operations Weather Squadron at DSN 576-9755, commercial 618-256-9755.Show FAA
- Aircraft with wingspans more than 170 feet are prohibited from taxiing on Scott main ramp taxi lane without airfield management approval.Show FAA
- Dense civilian air traffic in all quadrants, all altitudes. Use caution when utilizing taxiway G, 0.25 nautical miles east of runway 14R-32L intersection, gradient change of 3 degrees and a 70 degree turn present. Oncoming traffic may not be visible due to terrain.Show FAA
- All inbound aircraft arriving at Scott Air Force Base must contact the 375 Command Post or 126th Air National Guard Command Post no later than 30 minutes prior to landing.Show FAA
- Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System is available.Show FAA
- Scott Air Force Base prior permission required at DSN 576-1861, commercial 618-256-1861, fax extension 6718. All inbound passenger and cargo aircraft must contact 375th commander post no later than 30 minutes prior to landing. Air Mobility Command aircraft restricted during BASH phase two and when airport enters bird watch conditions moderate or severe.Show FAA
- Small unmanned aircraft system operations occur in Class D airspace from the surface to 400 feet above ground level.Show FAA
- Military ramps are closed to civilian aircraft without prior coordination and a landing permit number on file.Show FAA
- Parking at the 126th Air Refueling Wing ramp is for official business only and requires 48 hours prior permission request. Call DSN 760-4275, commercial 618-222-4275, or 126th Command Post extension 4255.Show FAA
- Scott Air Force Base is restricted and prior permission is required. The 375 Military Flight Service Section is the sole agent for issuing prior permission required notices to military aircraft operating on or from the Scott Air Force Base side.Show FAA
- Each runway has different levels of aircraft rescue and fire fighting support. Consider runway 14L-32R a civilian airport providing FAA index B support for civilian aircraft. All military aircraft to either runway are provided a United States Air Force reduced level of service for category levels in accordance with Air Force Instruction 32-1001.Show FAA
- Scott Air Force Base restricted: during bash window when code is low, no transient parking permits are issued. Initial takeoff and full stop landing are at airfield commander discretion. Contact ATIS, posted, 375 Airlift Wing Command Post, or tower for current code.Show FAA
- Runway 14L winds are estimated.Show FAA
- A train track is located approximately 1650 feet from the displaced threshold of runway 32L. The runway 32L approach lighting is interrupted by passing trains.Show FAA
- Caution: unexpected bumps occur on taxiway G between runways when crossing bridges and tunnels. Use minimum speeds when operating in the area.Show FAA
- Deer, birds, and waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
- Military support from Scott Air Force Base may not be available on the MidAmerica side of the field without prior coordination through Scott Air Force Base. Prior permission required is issued up to 7 days prior to arrival.Show FAA
- Contact 375 Airlift Wing Command Post 20 minutes prior to arrival for hot pit requests.Show FAA
Runway surface & condition
- 14L/32RThe pavement classification rating value is 870 rigid B with tire.Show FAA
- 14R/32LRunway 14R/32L has 1000 feet overrun on the northwest end.Show FAA
Other notes
- Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index Charlie is available with 72 hours prior notice at 618-566-5233.Show FAA
- Landing fee is not applicable for military aircraft.Show FAA
- Traffic pattern: overhead for fighter aircraft at 2500 feet; rectangular pattern at 2000 feet; light aircraft and helicopter rectangular pattern at 1500 feet. During visual flight rules conditions, takeoff, low approach, touch and go, and closed pattern aircraft will not exceed 2000 feet until field boundary to avoid overhead pattern.Show FAA
- OWNER375th Air Mobility Wing Scott Air Force Base Belleville Illinois 62225.Show FAA
- MANAGER375th Air Mobility Wing Scott Air Force Base Belleville Illinois 62225.Show FAA
- MANAGERUS Air Force Base Operation 618-256-1861. Keith Wolfe 618-256-4101.Show FAA
- 14R/32LMISC: FIRST 6000 FT OF RY 32L IS ASPH, REMAINING 2001 FT IS CONC; LOCKED WHEEL TURNS ON ASPH PORTION OF RY PROHIBITED. 180 DEG TURNS ON ASPH PORTION OF RY IS AUTHORIZED FOR LGT & MED CATAGORY ACFT ONLY.
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Key facts · KBLV
Answer card- ICAO
- KBLV
- Name
- SCOTT AFB/MIDAMERICA ST LOUIS
- Location
- BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS
- Elevation
- 459.1 ft MSL
- Traffic pattern altitude
- 1,459.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
- Control tower
- Towered · 24
- Total runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 14L/32R · 10,000 ft
- Published ILS approaches
- 4
- Published frequencies
- 16
- Magnetic variation
- 2°
- Current flight rules
- VFR
- Current wind
- 300° at 6 kt
- Favored runway now
- RWY 32R
KBLV is in Belleville, Illinois, serving the Scott Air Force Base and MidAmerica St. Louis field. Field elevation is 459.1 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is 14L/32R at 10,000 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. There are 4 ILS approaches available to the runway ends. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. For light piston traffic, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless you confirm otherwise.
This is a military field with civilian-side operations, so read the current remarks closely before arrival. Taxiway H is closed. Transient military aircraft parking on civilian ramps requires you to contact MidAmerica for parking and service details. Outside service is listed as available until further notice. Limited deicing capability is published, so call ahead if you may need it. The field also notes that airport code restrictions can suspend local IFR or VFR pattern work during moderate or severe conditions. If you are planning a first stop here, expect a busy controlled environment and verify current procedures with the tower or the airport operator before launch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KBLV?
The longest runway is 14L/32R. It is 10,000 ft long and has a magnetic heading of 137°/317°.
Is KBLV towered?
Yes. KBLV has a control tower that is open 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KBLV?
The facts list 4 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 14L, 14R, 32L and 32R.
What is the field elevation at KBLV?
Field elevation is 459.1 ft MSL.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at KBLV?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KBLV?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Are there any operational restrictions or closed taxiways at KBLV?
Yes. The published remarks say Taxiway H is closed. They also note airport code restrictions that can stop local IFR or VFR pattern work during moderate or severe conditions.
Can transient military aircraft park on the civilian ramps at KBLV?
Yes, but the remarks say you need to contact MidAmerica at 618-566-5265 or 618-566-5227 for available services and parking information before arrival.