KHMZ

VFR

BEDFORD COUNTY

BEDFORD · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,161.7'
Longest RWY
5,006'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHMZ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,161.7'
MSL · field 1,161.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +8 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KHMZ

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KHMZ 272235Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3016 RMK AO2 T01810037
Wind
130° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,503 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 N
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIM VEACH
Address
227 AIRPORT RD, BEDFORD PA 15522

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1630
  • SAT · 0800-1630
  • SUN · 0800-1630

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 8 kt
RWY 14
119°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 119° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,162 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored119° / 299°5,006 ftASPH14 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box right(3°)
32PAPI 2-box left(4°)17', trees, 671' from thr, 284' R of cntrln, slope 27

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 14
KHMZ · 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 (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • High terrain with mountain ridges is located southeast of the airport and is lighted with red obstruction lights.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960. When Johnstown Approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 14/32. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 14 and 32 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runway 14 and 32 operate continuously. Runway end identifier lights activate only with 3, 5, or 7 clicks.Show FAA

Other notes

  • There is a landing fee for all aircraft except light single engine aircraft with fuel purchase.Show FAA
  • 2For service after hours contact 814-494-0929.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHMZ

Answer card
ICAO
KHMZ
Name
BEDFORD COUNTY
Location
BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,161.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,161.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,006 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Bedford County Airport sits in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 1,161.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 5,006 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Johnstown Approach handles clearance delivery and approach services. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. The runway lighting is pilot controlled on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 14/32. REIL is available on both ends. PAPI operates continuously on both runway ends. The field also sits near high terrain. Mountain ridges lie southeast of the airport. They are lighted with red obstruction lights. Plan your arrival and departure paths with that in mind.

Bun Air is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. There is a landing fee for all aircraft except light single-engine aircraft with a fuel purchase. For service after hours, call 814-494-0929. If you need a clearance and Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC. For a first-time arrival, expect a non-towered field with terrain nearby. Make your radio work early.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KHMZ Bedford County Airport?
KHMZ has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 5,006 ft long and has an asphalt surface. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is Bedford County Airport towered?
No. KHMZ does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with UNICOM on the same frequency.
What is the pattern altitude at KHMZ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KHMZ have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Bedford County Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KHMZ?
Bun Air is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (814) 623-8171 for current services and availability.
What are the runway lighting details at KHMZ?
Runway 14/32 has medium intensity runway lights. REIL is installed on both ends. PAPI operates continuously on runway 14 and runway 32. REIL activation is by CTAF clicks.
Are there terrain concerns at Bedford County Airport?
Yes. High terrain and mountain ridges are located southeast of the airport. They are lighted with red obstruction lights. Plan extra attention on departure and arrival, especially at night or in lower visibility.
Who handles clearances for KHMZ?
Johnstown Approach handles clearance delivery. The published contact is 814-532-5960. When Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.

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