KBMG

VFR

MONROE COUNTY

BLOOMINGTON · INDIANA

Elev
845.5'
Longest RWY
6,500'17/35
Tower
06:30–21:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR14:25Z
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Before you fly into KBMG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:30–21:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,845.5'
MSL · field 845.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KBMG

Current METAR

Observed 14:25Z

KBMG 121425Z 31005KT 10SM SCT014 22/18 A2998 RMK AO2 T02170183
Wind
310° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,814 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
4 NM SW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
BMG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CARLOS LAVERTY
Address
972 S. KIRBY RD, BLOOMINGTON IN 47403

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0630-2130

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 5 kt
RWY 35
350°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 350° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,846 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored170° / 350°6,500 ftASPHStandard L
06/2460° / 240°3,798 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)60', tree, 2600' from thr, 1100' R of cntrln, slope 40
35MALSR
0622', road, 200' from thr, 204' R of cntrln, slope 0
24PAPI 4-box left(4°)18', road, 200' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 KBMG MONROE COUNTY in BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, showing runways 17/35, 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 35
LS · CAT I
BMG
108.3
ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 35
KBMG · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • SFC COND UNMNT MON-FRI 1600-0800 & WKEND.
  • FOR CD CTC HULMAN APCH AT 812-877-7581.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWY 17; PAPI RWY 24; MIRL RWY 06/24; HIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 17 ON CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35PCR VALUE: 568/F/C/X/T
  • 06/24RWY 06/24 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. AVBL ACR TAX ONLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06ROAD 100-200 FT FM THR 200-250 FT R.
  • 247 FT FENCE 175 FT FM THR 113 FT L OF RWY EXTDD CTRLN.
  • 06APCH RATIO 19:1 TO DTHR; 64 FT TREES 950 FT FM RWY 210 FT R.
  • 24APCH RATIO 12:1; 19 FT ROAD 245 FT FM DTHR 250 FT L.

Other notes

  • CLSD TO SKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PAX SEATS. UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS PPR - OPS MGR 812-825-5406 OR 812-606-6659 AT NIGHT OR ON WKEND & HOL. INDEX B ARFF CAPABILITY AVBL ON REQ.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBMG

Answer card
ICAO
KBMG
Name
MONROE COUNTY
Location
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
Elevation
845.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,845.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0630-2130
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 6,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Monroe County Airport sits in Bloomington, Indiana. Field elevation is 845.5 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 6,500 ft. The control tower is open daily from 0630 to 2130. There is 1 ILS approach. It serves runway 35.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. On the field, BMG Jet Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Cook Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. If you need current ramp or fuel details, call the FBO directly before arrival.

This is a busy controlled field for the Bloomington area. Runway 06 has nearby trees and a road off the departure end. Runway 24 has a fence near the threshold and a road near the approach path. Runway 06/24 is also restricted for some passenger-carrying operations. When the tower is closed, lighting is activated by CTAF. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. For clearance delivery, contact Hulman Approach. If you are planning a first trip, brief the runway 35 ILS, the tower hours and the runway 17/35 pavement strength before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBMG?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What is the longest runway at Monroe County Airport?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway. It is 6,500 ft asphalt.
Does KBMG have an ILS approach?
Yes. There is 1 ILS approach. It serves runway 35.
What are the tower hours at KBMG?
The control tower is open from 0630 to 2130.
Which FBOs are on the field at KBMG?
BMG Jet Center and Cook Aviation are on the field. BMG Jet Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Cook Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Are there runway 06 or 24 obstacle concerns at KBMG?
Yes. Runway 06 has trees and a road near the approach and departure area. Runway 24 has a fence near the threshold plus a road near the extended centerline.
Is there any restriction on larger passenger aircraft at KBMG?
Yes. Runway 06/24 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations over 9 seats. Unscheduled passenger operations over 30 seats need prior permission from the operations manager.
How do I get clearance delivery at KBMG?
For clearance delivery, contact Hulman Approach at 812-877-7581.

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