Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport — Westfield, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereWestfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield uses the IATA code BAF, with KBAF as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BAF
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport serves Westfield, a city in western Massachusetts, and shares its runways with an Air National Guard base rather than functioning as a purely civilian field. Sitting at 271 feet above sea level, BAF has two runways, a step up in capacity from many small regional New England airports. Westover Metropolitan Airport, another joint civilian-military field, lies about 15 kilometers away, while Bradley International Airport, the region's major commercial hub, sits roughly 25 kilometers south in Connecticut. Hartford Brainard Airport is a further 47 kilometers out. Most travelers in this part of western Massachusetts rely on Bradley International for scheduled airline service, leaving BAF to handle general aviation and military flight operations.
Runways at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 5000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | BRADLEY APP/DEP | 125.35 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.1 MHz |
| CLD | BRADLEY CLNC DEL | 121.7 MHz |
| CTAF | WESTFIELD TRFC | 125.075 MHz |
| GND | WESTFIELD GND | 121.7 MHz |
| MISC | ARNG OPS | 46.75 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS CNTR | 30.3 MHz |
| RDO | BURLINGTON RDO | 113 MHz |
| TWR | WESTFIELD TWR | 125.075 MHz |
Airports near Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF)
- Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) — 15.4 km (9.6 mi)
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) — 24.5 km (15.2 mi)
- Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) — 47.1 km (29.3 mi)
- Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) — 70.2 km (43.6 mi)
- Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) — 90.1 km (56.0 mi)
- Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) — 100.5 km (62.4 mi)
- Groton New London Airport (GON) — 107.5 km (66.8 mi)
- Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) — 108.1 km (67.2 mi)
Local pilots and Air National Guard personnel account for much of the BAF search traffic, while commercial travelers in this part of Massachusetts usually end up booking through Bradley International instead. The code still matters for cargo and charter operators using Westfield directly.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport is BAF.
What is the ICAO code for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport is KBAF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.