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KL45AIRPORT

Bakersfield International Airport

Bakersfield, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago378 ft MSL

1

Runway

3

Frequencies

5

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KL45

FAA

L45

Elevation

378 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

3

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

35.325, -118.996

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

378 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

35.3248, -118.9960

Current Weather

METAR KBFL 131754Z 33011G17KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02390072 10239 20139 51003

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

330° at 11 kt G17

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

23.9°C

Dewpoint

7.2°C

Altimeter

1018.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KBFL (8 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KL45. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Mebane facing South
Live

Mebane

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

20 NM away

Weather camera at Mojave Air and Space Port facing NorthEast
Live

Mojave Air and Space Port

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

53 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
16/344,000 ft75 ftASP-

Frequencies

A (1)RDO (1)UNIC (1)
TypeFrequencyName
A/D126.45APP/DEP
RDO122.45RANCHO MURIETA RDO
UNIC122.8CTAF/UNICOM

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for KL45.

IFR Procedures

1 Departures, 2 Approaches, 1 SIDs, 1 Runway

D34D34R34R34STIGR2

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KL45 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Bakersfield International Airport (KL45) is a airport located in Bakersfield, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 378 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.3248°N, 118.9960°W.

Runways

Bakersfield International Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (16/34) measures 4,000 feet by 75 feet with a asp surface.

Communications & Operations

Bakersfield International Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 3 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Instrument Procedures

Bakersfield International Airport has 5 published instrument flight procedures, including 2 approaches, 1 SID (Standard Instrument Departure). These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Bakersfield International Airport, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at Bakersfield International Airport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KL45?

KL45 is the ICAO identifier for Bakersfield International Airport, a public-use airport located in Bakersfield, California, United States.

How many runways does Bakersfield International Airport have?

Bakersfield International Airport (KL45) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KL45?

The field elevation of Bakersfield International Airport is 378 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KL45?

No fuel types are currently listed for Bakersfield International Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at KL45?

The current flight category at Bakersfield International Airport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KL45?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Bakersfield International Airport.

How do I access complete data for KL45?

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Where is Bakersfield International Airport located?

Bakersfield International Airport (KL45) is located in Bakersfield, California, United States, at an elevation of 378 ft MSL.

Does KL45 have weather cameras?

KL45 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:47 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:54 PM UTC