Miley Memorial Field — Big Piney, United States
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Distance & flight time from BPI
Miley Memorial Field
Miley Memorial Field, coded BPI, serves the small town of Big Piney in Sublette County, Wyoming. At an elevation of 6,990 feet, the airport sits high in the Rocky Mountain foothills, and two runways are sized more for general aviation than scheduled airline service. The field supports the ranching and energy operations common to this sparsely populated part of western Wyoming, along with private and charter aircraft. Given the area's remoteness, BPI functions as an important point of access for medical evacuations and local air travel where the nearest larger airports are a considerable drive away.
Runways at Miley Memorial Field (BPI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3301 ft (1006 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | GRS |
| 13/31 | 6803 ft (2074 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Miley Memorial Field (BPI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.225 MHz |
| RDO | CASPER RDO | 122.3 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Miley Memorial Field (BPI)
- Ralph Wenz Field (PWY) — 34.1 km (21.2 mi)
- Hunt Field (LND) — 115.7 km (71.9 mi)
- Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) — 124.5 km (77.4 mi)
- Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) — 140.0 km (87.0 mi)
- Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) — 144.8 km (90.0 mi)
- Evanston-Uinta County Airport-Burns Field (EVW) — 164.5 km (102.2 mi)
- Logan-Cache Airport (LGU) — 168.4 km (104.6 mi)
- Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) — 189.9 km (118.0 mi)
Pilots and locals search BPI to check runway and weather conditions at this high-altitude Wyoming field, since Big Piney sits far from any major commercial airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Miley Memorial Field?
The IATA code for Miley Memorial Field is BPI.
What is the ICAO code for Miley Memorial Field?
The ICAO code for Miley Memorial Field is KBPI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.