Bryce Canyon Airport — Bryce Canyon, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Bryce Canyon Airport (Bryce Canyon) is BCE — its ICAO code is KBCE.
Distance & flight time from BCE
Bryce Canyon Airport
High in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon Airport carries the code BCE and sits at 7,590 feet, making it one of the higher-elevation fields listed in national aviation databases. A single runway serves the airport, which handles mostly general aviation traffic along with scenic and charter flights rather than major scheduled airlines. That altitude affects aircraft performance, a factor pilots flying into fields this high in the American West have to plan around carefully. BCE offers visitors an alternative route into Bryce Canyon National Park without the longer drive from bigger regional airports, though most tourists visiting the park still arrive by road.
Runways at Bryce Canyon Airport (BCE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7395 ft (2254 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bryce Canyon Airport (BCE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.475 MHz |
| FSS | CEDAR CITY RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Bryce Canyon Airport (BCE)
- Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) — 83.9 km (52.1 mi)
- Page Municipal Airport (PGA) — 106.6 km (66.2 mi)
- St George Regional Airport (SGU) — 141.8 km (88.1 mi)
- Mesquite Airport (MFH) — 195.0 km (121.2 mi)
- Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) — 195.0 km (121.2 mi)
- Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) — 239.1 km (148.6 mi)
- Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) — 281.8 km (175.1 mi)
- Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) — 288.5 km (179.3 mi)
Pilots planning a flight into Utah's high country search BCE to check density altitude and runway length before attempting a landing near the park. Vacationers also look up Bryce Canyon Airport as a scenic shortcut compared with driving in from Las Vegas or Salt Lake City.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bryce Canyon Airport?
The IATA code for Bryce Canyon Airport is BCE.
What is the ICAO code for Bryce Canyon Airport?
The ICAO code for Bryce Canyon Airport is KBCE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.