Airport
Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Meadows Field Airport serves Bakersfield, California. In 2024, 195,148 passengers boarded flights here, up 11.6% from 2023, making it number 186 of 498 US commercial airports. The FAA classes it as a nonhub.
BFLairport code
195,148passengers boarding, 2024
#186busiest of 498
174,891passengers boarding, 2023
Cities near BFL
| City | Distance | Population | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | 8 mi | 422,165 | $371,700 |
| Visalia, CA | 63 mi | 146,541 | $371,500 |
| Lancaster, CA | 73 mi | 170,084 | $446,600 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 78 mi | 228,430 | $784,700 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 79 mi | 86,422 | $1,570,800 |
| Palmdale, CA | 80 mi | 161,845 | $471,000 |
Straight-line distance from the airport to each city center.
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Parks and sights near Bakersfield
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Bakersfield College 5 miles
- Taft College 30 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Passenger numbers: Federal Aviation Administration, CY 2024 commercial service enplanements (published September 2026). Location: Wikidata (CC0). All US airports by passengers.