L45

VFR

BAKERSFIELD MUNI

BAKERSFIELD · CALIFORNIA

Elev
378.3'
Longest RWY
4,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L45
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,178.3'
MSL · field 378.3' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF L45

L45 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBFL (MEADOWS FLD) · 7.2 NM away. Conditions at L45 may differ.

METAR · KBFL

Observed 21:54Z

KBFL 272154Z 25005KT 10SM SCT043 BKN080 18/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01830056
Wind
250° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
705 ft
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
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 S
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,178 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN PEOPLES
Address
4101 TRUXTUN AVENUE, BAKERSFIELD CA 93309

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 5 kt
RWY 16
161°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 161° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,178 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored161° / 341°4,000 ftASPH16 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1615', road, 650' from thr, 170' R of cntrln, slope 30
34PAPI 2-box left(4.1°)103', pline, 2500' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22

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 34
L45 · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • There is one hex hanger and 20 open-shade hangars.Show FAA
  • There is a 100-foot pole line half a mile south of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 16 and runway 34. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 16/34 by CTAF. The precision approach path indicator on runway 34 operates continuously. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are activated by three clicks on CTAF and go out after 15 minutes.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFull service is available using a fueling truck.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34There is a 150-foot paved stopway at each end of runway 16/34.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency phone number is 661-327-7111.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L45

Answer card
ICAO
L45
Name
BAKERSFIELD MUNI
Location
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
378.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,178.3 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Bakersfield Muni is in Bakersfield, California. The field elevation is 378.3 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,000 ft of asphalt, so this is a short-field airport by airline standards but workable for light aircraft and many business aircraft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Published approach support does not include an ILS, so plan with the current charted procedures and verify weather minimums before you go.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,178.3 ft MSL. The airport uses 14° magnetic variation, so cross-check headings carefully when you brief the runway. Published remarks note runway end identifier lights on both ends of 16/34. The medium intensity runway lights are activated by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 34 operates continuously. The runway lights can also be turned on with three clicks on CTAF. There is a 150-foot paved stopway at each end of runway 16/34.

BEST Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Full service is available by fueling truck. For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at the published number before departure if you need it. Pilots should also note the 100-foot pole line half a mile south of the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at L45?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 1,178.3 ft MSL at Bakersfield Muni.
Does Bakersfield Muni have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for L45. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Is Bakersfield Muni towered?
No. L45 is an untowered airport, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic calls.
What runway does L45 use?
L45 has one runway, 16/34. It is 4,000 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at Bakersfield Muni?
BEST Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Full service is available by fueling truck.
How do the runway lights work at L45?
Runway 16/34 medium intensity lights are activated by CTAF. They turn off after 15 minutes. The runway 34 PAPI operates continuously.
What frequencies should I have ready for Bakersfield Muni?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Approach and departure are listed on 126.45 and 270.3. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flight.
Is there anything notable to watch for near L45?
Yes. There is a 100-foot pole line half a mile south of the airport. The field also has a 150-foot paved stopway at each end of runway 16/34.

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