Bradford Regional Airport — Bradford, United States
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Distance & flight time from BFD
Bradford Regional Airport
Bradford Regional Airport operates under the code BFD in Bradford, a city in McKean County, Pennsylvania, near the state's border with New York. The field rises to 2,143 feet, well up in the Allegheny Plateau terrain that defines this part of northern Pennsylvania, and two runways handle its regional traffic. Bradford has historically been tied to the oil industry, sitting in one of the areas where American petroleum production first developed in the 19th century, and the surrounding Allegheny National Forest draws outdoor recreation visitors to the region today. BFD provides commercial and general aviation access to this rural corner of the state, where mountainous terrain makes highway travel to larger airports considerably slower than a direct flight.
Runways at Bradford Regional Airport (BFD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4499 ft (1371 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 14/32 | 6307 ft (1922 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bradford Regional Airport (BFD)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 133.825 MHz |
| CNTR | CLEVELAND CNTR | 124.325 MHz |
| RDO | ALTOONA RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.075 MHz |
Airports near Bradford Regional Airport (BFD)
- Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW) — 64.0 km (39.8 mi)
- DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) — 72.7 km (45.2 mi)
- Venango Regional Airport (FKL) — 112.0 km (69.6 mi)
- State College Regional Airport (SCE) — 125.0 km (77.7 mi)
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) — 126.7 km (78.7 mi)
- Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) — 130.6 km (81.2 mi)
- Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) — 147.2 km (91.5 mi)
- Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) — 149.9 km (93.1 mi)
Travelers in this corner of northern Pennsylvania often weigh flying out of BFD against the longer drive to bigger airports in Buffalo or Erie. Oil and gas industry visitors to the Bradford area also search the code when arranging business trips tied to the region's petroleum heritage.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bradford Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Bradford Regional Airport is BFD.
What is the ICAO code for Bradford Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Bradford Regional Airport is KBFD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.