Meadows Field (KBFL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Meadows Field in Bakersfield, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Meadows Field (KBFL) is a regional airport serving Bakersfield, CA at 510 ft. KBFL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (12L, 12R, 30L, 30R) — longest 10,849 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBFL in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBFL 290154Z 31010KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP076 T03500044
What changed at KBFL?
Since the 0054Z (5:54 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 340° to 310°.
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Current pilot readout for KBFL
KBFL is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12L, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,200 ft (field elevation 510 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBFL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30LFAV | 7,700 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 30R | 10,849 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 12L | 10,849 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 12R | 7,700 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBFL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Meadows Field in Bakersfield, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBFL is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBFL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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NID UA /OV O26180007 /TM 2217 /FL095 /TP C172 /TB NEG /RM SMOOTH
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV O26180007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2217Reported at 22:17 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBFL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBFL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 30L/30R
- 95%
- 12L/12R
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2327Z (4:27 PM PDT)
TAF KBFL 282327Z 2900/2924 31009KT P6SM SKC FM290300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM292000 30010KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBFL
- IATA
- BFL
- FAA LID
- BFL
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 510 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.4336, -119.0570
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,849 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.6 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 58m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Southern San Joaquin Soaring Society - Rosedale Mennonite Bretheren Church — Bakersfield, CA · 11 mi
- Rio Bravo Sport Flyers - Brimhall Rd — Bakersfield, CA · 11 mi
- Greenfield Flyers - Wekerle Field — Bakersfield, CA · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBFL reported VFR conditions during about 87.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 292 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 21.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.0 | 28.8 | 8.4 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 82.3 | 14.4 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 95.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 97.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 99.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.6 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 96.6 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 91.4 | 7.4 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 66.1 | 26.6 | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 55.4 | 30.0 | 9.2 | 5.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 kt |
| Feb | 4.2 kt |
| Mar | 4.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.5 kt |
| May | 6.1 kt |
| Jun | 6.0 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 4.8 kt |
| Oct | 4.2 kt |
| Nov | 3.6 kt |
| Dec | 3.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBFL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Meadows Field in Bakersfield, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBFL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBFL?+
KBFL has 4 runways — 12L, 12R, 30L, 30R; the longest is 10,849 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBFL report its own weather?+
Yes — Meadows Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBFL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBFL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBFL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBFL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBFL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Meadows Field (KBFL) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Meadows Field (KBFL)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Meadows Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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