KBNL

VFR

BARNWELL RGNL

BARNWELL · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
246.3'
Longest RWY
5,119'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBNL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,246.3'
MSL · field 246.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KBNL

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KBNL 271935Z AUTO VRB06G11KT 6SM HZ CLR 19/09 A3017 RMK AO2
Wind
VAR @ 6G11 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
475 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICK GRIMES
Address
155 AIRPORT ROAD, PO BOX 899, BARNWELL SC 29812

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 6 kt
RWY 35
335°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 335° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,246 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored155° / 335°5,119 ftASPH17 R
05/2340° / 220°4,526 ftASPH23 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3.04°)ODALS90', tree, 2606' from thr, 455' R of cntrln, slope 26
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)68', tree, 1374' from thr, 469' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 17
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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
100LLAMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through ZJX clearance delivery.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable via ground communications outlet, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.Show FAA
  • Aerobatic activity occurs west of runway 17/35. When active, incoming aircraft should approach the airport from the east.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Omnidirectional approach lighting system is activated on runway 17; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 17/35 controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 17 and 35 operate continuously; at other times, they are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card service. Emergency fuel shutoff is located on the right side of the terminal building attached to the electrical vault.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17There are 12-foot trees 247 feet left of the centerline and 70 feet from the runway threshold of runway 17.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1958.Show FAA
  • 05/23Runway 05/23 has multiple cracks and raveling producing foreign object debris. Runway thresholds are not marked.Show FAA
  • 05/23Runway 05/23 is restricted to use by aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds and less.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBNL

Answer card
ICAO
KBNL
Name
BARNWELL RGNL
Location
BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
246.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,246.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,119 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Barnwell Rgnl Airport sits in Barnwell, South Carolina. Field elevation is 246.3 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 5,119 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or current published guidance say otherwise. The on-field FBO is Barnwell Regional Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A PRIST and MOGAS. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach ground communications outlet, Jacksonville ARTCC is listed for that purpose. The ground communications outlet is on 121.725 through ZJX clearance delivery.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway 05/23 is limited to aircraft weighing 12,500 lb and less. It also has cracks and raveling that can produce foreign object debris. Its thresholds are not marked. Runway 17 has 12-foot trees left of centerline near the threshold. Aerobatic activity occurs west of runway 17/35. When that is active, plan your arrival from the east. Runway 17 has omnidirectional approach lighting. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 17/35 and are controlled by CTAF. PAPI on 17 and 35 runs continuously. It switches to CTAF control at other times.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBNL?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does Barnwell Regional have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KBNL. Plan for non-precision or visual operations and verify current approach options before departure.
What are the tower hours at KBNL?
There is no control tower at Barnwell Regional. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for self-announce operations.
Which runway is longest at Barnwell Regional?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at 5,119 ft asphalt. Runway 05/23 is 4,526 ft asphalt.
Can I use runway 05/23 in a heavier aircraft?
Runway 05/23 is restricted to aircraft weighing 12,500 lb and less. Check your aircraft weight before planning to use it.
What FBO is on the field at KBNL?
Barnwell Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A PRIST and MOGAS.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at Barnwell Regional?
Yes. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service. The published remarks also note an emergency fuel shutoff on the right side of the terminal building attached to the electrical vault.
Are there any runway hazards or lighting notes for KBNL?
Yes. Runway 05/23 has cracks and raveling that can create FOD. Runway 17 has 12-foot trees left of centerline near the threshold. Runway 17 also has approach lighting. The medium intensity runway lights on 17/35 are controlled by CTAF.

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