Meadows Field
KBFL, Bakersfield, CA
- Longest runway
- 12L/30R (10,849 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Bakersfield
Meadows Field airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Bakersfield
Meadows Field is about 10 minutes from downtown Bakersfield and has a 10,800-foot runway.
- Main airport
- BFL / KBFL
- Elevation
- 510 ft
- Longest runway
- 12L/30R (10,849 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Bakersfield
The airport handles every size of business jet.
Oil and agriculture keep business travel steady.
Bakersfield Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Bakersfield
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Heat
Morning departures fly farther in summer.
Tule Fog
Dense winter fog can delay flights.
When Demand Peaks in Bakersfield
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Year-round
- Business travel.
- Summer
- Heat above 100°F.
Flight Times and Prices to Bakersfield
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to BFL for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,447 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 91 mi | 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,380 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$48,500–$74,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,280 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,700–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$17,800–$23,000 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,735 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,437 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,700–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 238 mi | 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 223 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Bakersfield
Light jets fly from California and the Southwest; super-midsize jets fly from Texas and the East Coast.
Bakersfield Private Jet Questions
How far is Meadows Field from downtown Bakersfield?
About five miles, or 10 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Bakersfield to Las Vegas?
About 50 min in a light jet.
