Mobile Downtown Airport — Mobile, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMobile Downtown Airport in Mobile uses the IATA code BFM, with KBFM as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BFM
Mobile Downtown Airport
Mobile Downtown Airport, coded BFM, sits close to the city center in Mobile, Alabama, at just 26 feet above sea level near the shores of Mobile Bay. Two runways serve the field, which handles general aviation, cargo, and manufacturing-related flights distinct from the scheduled passenger service based at Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) elsewhere in the city. Mobile itself is Alabama's only saltwater port, with a long maritime and shipbuilding history tied to its position on the Gulf Coast. BFM occupies the site of a former military airfield redeveloped for civilian and industrial use, and today the property supports aerospace manufacturing alongside general aviation traffic. Commercial travelers flying to Mobile need that other code instead, since Downtown Airport hosts no scheduled airline routes.
Runways at Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9618 ft (2932 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 18/36 | 7800 ft (2377 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.5 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 135.575 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.8 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RDO | ANNISTON RDO | 112.8 MHz |
| TWR | DOWNTOWN TWR | 118.8 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM)
- Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) — 18.2 km (11.3 mi)
- Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA) — 78.0 km (48.5 mi)
- Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) — 85.5 km (53.1 mi)
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) — 86.1 km (53.5 mi)
- Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) — 99.1 km (61.6 mi)
- Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (NSE) — 100.6 km (62.5 mi)
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) — 133.4 km (82.9 mi)
- Duke Field (EGI) — 147.9 km (91.9 mi)
Shippers and manufacturers with operations at the airport's industrial park use BFM specifically on freight paperwork, separate from the passenger traffic booked through Mobile Regional across town. Travelers who mix up the two Mobile-area codes while booking a ticket sometimes end up searching for flights that Downtown Airport doesn't offer.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Mobile Downtown Airport?
The IATA code for Mobile Downtown Airport is BFM.
What is the ICAO code for Mobile Downtown Airport?
The ICAO code for Mobile Downtown Airport is KBFM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.