Mercer County Airport — Bluefield, United States
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Distance & flight time from BLF
Mercer County Airport
Mercer County Airport, coded BLF, is located near Bluefield, in the Appalachian highlands of southern West Virginia close to the Virginia border. Its single paved strip sits 2,857 feet up, among the higher airfield elevations in this part of Appalachia. As a medium airport, BLF serves a mountainous region where terrain and weather can affect flight operations more than at lower-elevation airports. Bluefield itself sits at a high elevation for an Appalachian city, and the airport reflects that same highland setting. Scheduled flights through Mercer County Airport tend to connect passengers to larger hubs rather than offering extensive direct routes.
Runways at Mercer County Airport (BLF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4743 ft (1446 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Mercer County Airport (BLF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 132.725 MHz |
| CNTR | INDIANAPOLIS CNTR | 126.575 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.9 MHz |
| RDO | ELKINS RDO | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Mercer County Airport (BLF)
- Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) — 55.1 km (34.2 mi)
- Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) — 94.7 km (58.8 mi)
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) — 109.0 km (67.7 mi)
- Yeager Airport (CRW) — 124.5 km (77.4 mi)
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) — 140.4 km (87.2 mi)
- Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) — 156.3 km (97.1 mi)
- Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) — 168.1 km (104.5 mi)
- Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) — 173.6 km (107.9 mi)
Travelers near the Virginia-West Virginia line search BLF when booking flights out of Bluefield instead of driving to a bigger regional airport. Others reference Mercer County Airport's code on cargo or baggage documentation tied to flights through this stretch of the Appalachian highlands.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Mercer County Airport?
The IATA code for Mercer County Airport is BLF.
What is the ICAO code for Mercer County Airport?
The ICAO code for Mercer County Airport is KBLF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.