Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport — Belleville, United States
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Distance & flight time from BLV
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport
Scott AFB/MidAmerica Airport, coded BLV, is a joint civil-military airport located in Belleville, Illinois, at an elevation of 459 feet. As the name suggests, the facility shares its runways with Scott Air Force Base, combining military operations with limited commercial passenger service in a single shared complex. The airport operates two runways used by both Air Force aircraft and civilian flights, a joint-use arrangement not common among airports of this size. As a medium airport, BLV serves the greater St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area from the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, offering an alternative to St. Louis Lambert International Airport. This dual military-civilian role shapes scheduling and security procedures that differ from a typical standalone commercial airport.
Runways at Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 10000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 14R/32L | 8006 ft (2440 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | ST LOUIS APP/DEP | 125.2 MHz |
| ACP | 126 ARW COMD POST | 138.55 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.7 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.75 MHz |
| GND | GND | 119.2 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 23.98 MHz |
| POST | 375 AW COMD POST | 130.65 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 139.85 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.65 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV)
- St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 42.5 km (26.4 mi)
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — 51.7 km (32.1 mi)
- Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) — 72.2 km (44.9 mi)
- Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) — 99.4 km (61.8 mi)
- Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) — 113.7 km (70.6 mi)
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) — 145.1 km (90.2 mi)
- Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 148.6 km (92.3 mi)
- Decatur Airport (DEC) — 165.9 km (103.1 mi)
Travelers near St. Louis search BLV when comparing fares against the larger Lambert airport across the Mississippi River. Because Scott AFB/MidAmerica Airport shares its runways with an active Air Force base, others look up the code specifically to understand its unusual joint military-civilian arrangement before booking.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport?
The IATA code for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport is BLV.
What is the ICAO code for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport?
The ICAO code for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport is KBLV. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.