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| Our Vision |
| "Build a World Class Quality airport system that complements Kern County's economy while promoting safe and efficient commercial and general aviation."
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| Airport Facts |
Meadows Field Airport is owned by the County of Kern and is one of seven airports operated by the Department of Airports. "BFL" serves more than 700,000 people in or near the Southern San Joaquin Valley.
On February 27th, 2006, the new William M. Thomas Passenger Terminal was opened. The terminal is located approximately 7 miles north of downtown Bakersfield. Highway 99 and Seventh Standard Road provide the most direct access to the passenger terminal. The airport is approximately 1,400 acres in size. The passenger terminal is open from 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. The airport is served by an FAA air traffic control tower from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. The airport is certified under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139 which governs land-based airport operations.
Design and Construction photos - William M. Thomas Passenger Terminal
The previous passenger terminal, located at 1401 Skyway Drive (near Highway 99 and Seventh Standard Road) is in the process of being converted to an international terminal. The original aircraft that was on display in front of the old terminal was the
REPUBLIC XF-84H. This aircraft is now on display at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
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The Director of Airports is appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Board meets at 1115 Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield, California on Monday and Tuesday of each week. Department of Airports agenda items are usually heard on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
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