Monroe County Airport — Bloomington, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Monroe County Airport (Bloomington) is BMG — its ICAO code is KBMG.
Distance & flight time from BMG
Monroe County Airport
Monroe County Airport, coded BMG, serves Bloomington, Indiana, home to Indiana University, at an elevation of 846 feet. The airport operates two runways and provides general aviation and limited commercial service to this college town in south-central Indiana. As a medium airport, BMG offers an alternative to driving to Indianapolis for travelers connected to the university or local businesses. The surrounding landscape of hills and forest is typical of Indiana's southern region, differing from the flatter terrain found further north in the state. Scheduled flights through Monroe County Airport have varied over time depending on which airlines choose to serve the route.
Runways at Monroe County Airport (BMG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3798 ft (1158 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 6500 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Monroe County Airport (BMG)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | HULMAN APP/DEP | 128.025 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 110.2 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.775 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | TERRE HAUTE RDO | 110.2 MHz |
| TWR | BLOOMINGTON TWR | 120.775 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Monroe County Airport (BMG)
- Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) — 63.5 km (39.5 mi)
- Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) — 68.5 km (42.6 mi)
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) — 69.3 km (43.1 mi)
- Bowman Field (LOU) — 131.4 km (81.6 mi)
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 132.8 km (82.5 mi)
- Purdue University Airport (LAF) — 143.5 km (89.2 mi)
- Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) — 146.8 km (91.2 mi)
- Godman Army Air Field (FTK) — 148.7 km (92.4 mi)
University visitors and staff search BMG when checking flights into Bloomington instead of driving from Indianapolis International. Others reference Monroe County Airport's code on shipping forms for goods tied to Bloomington's university-driven local economy.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Monroe County Airport?
The IATA code for Monroe County Airport is BMG.
What is the ICAO code for Monroe County Airport?
The ICAO code for Monroe County Airport is KBMG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.