KBNL

VFR

BARNWELL RGNL

BARNWELL · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
246.3'
Longest RWY
5,119'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KBNL BARNWELL RGNL showing runway layout — runways 17/35, 05/23
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 23
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KBNL

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KBNL 120415Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 26/21 A2998 RMK AO2
Wind
210° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,551 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
210° · 3 kt
RWY 23
220°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 220° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,246 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35155° / 335°5,119 ftASPH17 R
05/23Favored40° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KBNL BARNWELL RGNL in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, showing runways 17/35, 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
KBNL · 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
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

  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 THRU ZJX CLEARANCE DELIVERY.
  • AEROBATIC ACT WEST OF RWY 17/35. WHEN ACTIVE, INCOMING ACFT APCH ARPT FROM EAST.
  • FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT ODALS RWY 17; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 17 & 35 OPER CONSLY, OTR TIMES - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL. EMERG FUEL SHUTOFF LCTD ON RIGHT SIDE OF TRML BLDG ATCHD TO ELECL VAULT.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1712 FT TREES 247 FT L OF CNTRLN AND 70 FT FROM RWY THR.

Other notes

  • ARPT EXISTED PRIOR TO 1958.
  • 05/23RWY HAS MULT CRACKS AND RAVELING PRODUCING FOD. RWY THRS NOT MKD.
  • 05/23RSTRD USE TO ACFT WEIGHING 12500 AND LESS.

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
210° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

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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