Baker City Municipal Airport — Baker City, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Baker City Municipal Airport (Baker City) is BKE — its ICAO code is KBKE.
Distance & flight time from BKE
Baker City Municipal Airport
Baker City Municipal Airport, assigned the code BKE, sits at 3,373 feet above sea level in Baker City, Oregon, in the eastern part of the state. The airport spreads across three runways, a relatively generous layout for a facility of its size, which allows it to accommodate general aviation traffic including private, agricultural, and recreational flights. As a medium airport, BKE does not typically host major scheduled airline service, instead functioning as a base for smaller aircraft serving the surrounding Baker Valley. The high desert setting and mountain backdrop make it a notable stop for pilots flying through eastern Oregon. Local flight training and charter operations also make use of its facilities.
Runways at Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3670 ft (1119 m) | 140 ft (43 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 5084 ft (1550 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 4359 ft (1329 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 134.275 MHz |
| CNTR | SALT LAKE CITY CNTR | 128.05 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123 MHz |
Airports near Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE)
- Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO) — 110.7 km (68.8 mi)
- Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) — 125.0 km (77.7 mi)
- McCall Municipal Airport (MYL) — 134.7 km (83.7 mi)
- Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) — 144.7 km (89.9 mi)
- Burns Municipal Airport (BNO) — 166.0 km (103.1 mi)
- Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) — 181.7 km (112.9 mi)
- Tri Cities Airport (PSC) — 188.7 km (117.3 mi)
- Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) — 189.8 km (117.9 mi)
Pilots and aviation hobbyists search BKE for fuel availability and runway conditions at Baker City Municipal Airport before flying through eastern Oregon's high desert corridor. Others compare it with nearby Boise or Pendleton when planning a general aviation route across the Pacific Northwest's less-traveled airspace.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Baker City Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Baker City Municipal Airport is BKE.
What is the ICAO code for Baker City Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Baker City Municipal Airport is KBKE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.