Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport
BFF · KBFF · Scottsbluff, NE · 3,967 ft elevation · var 10E · Non-towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KBFF / BFF
- Coordinates
- 41.8740, -103.5960
- Elevation
- 3,967 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- NOTAM facility
- BFF
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2100
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1944/02
- Distance from city
- 3 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 11:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 02:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 03:07Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- PER AMGR USE CTAF WHEN OPERATING ON THE ARPT.; ACTVT MIRL RY 05/23; HIRL RY 12/30; MALSR RYS 12 & 30 & VASI RY 05 & PAPI RYS 12 , 23 AND 30 - CTAF. on 123.0 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 05: VASI · 23: 4-light PAPI (left) · 12: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 30: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05 · 058°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 123.0
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
8,002 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 058° mag · 68° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 238° mag · 248° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 31 ft, 1,650 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 46:1 slope to clear
Runway 12/30
8,279 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 126° mag · 136° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.35 (RMT) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 306° mag · 316° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (BFF) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,002 ft | |
| 12/30 | 8,279 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | 121.025 | |
| CNTR | 127.95 | DENVER CNTR |
| RDO | 122.6 | COLUMBUS RDO |
| UNIC | 123 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFF · Scottsbluff | VORTAC | 112.60 | r244° / 5.2 NM |
| AIA · Alliance | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r242° / 37 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Agricultural, Charter, Glider, Instruction, Aircraft sales, Survey, Towing
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PER AMGR USE CTAF WHEN OPERATING ON THE ARPT.
- PPR 24 HRS FOR ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 308-635-4941. AIR CARRIER OPS OVER 9 PASSENGER SEATS NOT AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF 15 MINUTES BEFORE OR AFTER SCHEDULED ARRIVAL/DEP TIMES EXCEPT WITH PRIOR COORDINATION WITH AIRPORT MGR. ARFF INDEX B EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED.
- RY 30 DESIGNATED CALM WIND RY.
- WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
- LINE OF SITE RESTRICTIONS BTWN APCH ENDS OF RYS 05 & 30 & ALSO BTWN THE APCH ENDS OF RYS 12 & 23.
- APRON PAVEMENT STRENGTH, S-85, D-117, DT-232. PCN IS 31/R/A/W/T.
- AC AND DC GROUND POWER UNITS AVAILABLE
- LAVATORY SERVICE AVAILABLE
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- ACTVT MIRL RY 05/23; HIRL RY 12/30; MALSR RYS 12 & 30 & VASI RY 05 & PAPI RYS 12 , 23 AND 30 - CTAF.
- FOR SVC AFTER HRS CALL 308-635-0162.
- CELL PHONE 308-631-8098 OR 308-631-1591.
- PCR VALUE: 2472/F/C/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 2472/F/C/X/T
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About KBFF
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF · KBFF) is an airport in Scottsbluff, NE, at 3,967 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,279 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBFF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KBFF have a control tower?
No. Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at KBFF?
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 8,279 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KBFF?
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is in Scottsbluff, NE, at an elevation of 3,967 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.8740, -103.5960.
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