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Eastern Sierra Regional Airport

BIH · KBIH · Bishop, CA · 4,124 ft elevation · var 15E · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBIH / BIH
Coordinates
37.3731, -118.3640
Elevation
4,124 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
RIVERSIDE
NOTAM facility
BIH
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
2 E

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:02 AM12:02Z
Sunrise05:33 AM12:33Z
Sunset08:17 PM03:17Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:49 PM03:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:49 PM → 05:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:17 PM → 04:33 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 12, 30, 17, & 35; PAPI RWY 08, 26, 12, 30, 17, & 35; MIRL RWY 08/26, 12/30, & 17/35 - CTAF. on 123.0 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 2-light PAPI (left) · 26: 2-light PAPI (left) · 12: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-light PAPI (left) · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) · 35: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

08TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 08 · 075°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 08/26

5,567 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 56k, Dual tandem 98k.

08
Heading
075° mag · 90° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 47 ft, 1,350 ft from threshold, 130 ft L of centerline — 24:1 slope to clear
26
Heading
255° mag · 270° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 12/30

7,498 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 235k, Dual tandem 400k.

12
Heading
120° mag · 135° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
30
Heading
300° mag · 315° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.52°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pline, 35 ft, 1,555 ft from threshold, 175 ft L of centerline — 38:1 slope to clear

Runway 17/35

5,600 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 140k, Dual tandem 240k.

17
Heading
165° mag · 180° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Instrument landing
LDA/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (BIH)
Traffic pattern
Left
35
Heading
345° mag · 0° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 30 ft, 1,442 ft from threshold — 41:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D125.75OAKLAND CNTR
ASOS119.025
RDO122.6RIVERSIDE RDO
UNIC123CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
BIH · BishopVOR-DME109.60r134° / 0.3 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (RNP) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches4

Minimums & Hot Spots

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction

Ownership & management

Owner
INYO COUNTY
168 N EDWARDS, PO DRAWER Q, INDEPENDENCE, CA
760-878-0201
Manager
ASHLEY HELMS
703 AIRPORT ROAD, BISHOP, CA
(760) 872-2971

Remarks FAA

  • NO INTXN DEPS; HEL TFC APCH ARPT FM THE WEST BOUNDARY.
  • RAMP FEES FOR COMM ACFT; MAY BE OFFSET WITH FUEL PURCHASE.
  • OVNGT TIE-DOWN FEE; ONE NIGHT MAY BE OFFSET WITH MIN FUEL PURCHASE.
  • FUEL DISCOUNTS FOR VOLUME PURCHASES.
  • NO LOCAL TAXI SERVICE; DIAL-A-RIDE AVBL, BUT LTD ON SUN.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
  • MAIN RAMP IS RSTRD TO PART 121; OTRS USE TSNT RAMP BY FUEL FARM.
  • ACTVT REIL RWY 12, 30, 17, & 35; PAPI RWY 08, 26, 12, 30, 17, & 35; MIRL RWY 08/26, 12/30, & 17/35 - CTAF.
  • CONDS NOT MNT BTN 1700-0800.
  • ADMIN OFC AT ARPT 760-872-2971. AFTER HRS EMERG: 760-937-4017.
  • ASHLEY HELMS, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - AIRPORTS; AHELMS@INYOCOUNTY.US.
  • LEASED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED BY INYO COUNTY. CITY OF LOS ANGELES IS UNDERLYING LAND OWNER - 300 MANDICH ST, BISHOP CA 93514
  • HTTPS://BISHOPFLYING.CLUB/
  • PCR VALUE: 590/F/B/X/T
  • PVD SHOULDER 10' TO LGTS PLUS 15' TO EDGE.
  • PVD SHOULDER 10' TO LGTS PLUS 15' TO EDGE.
  • 10' DEEP DITCH 100' FROM THR.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 NM.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 NM.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2 NM.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 4 NM.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 NM.

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About KBIH

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH · KBIH) is an airport in Bishop, CA, at 4,124 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 7,498 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBIH, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBIH have a control tower?

No. Eastern Sierra Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KBIH?

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,498 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBIH?

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport is in Bishop, CA, at an elevation of 4,124 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3731, -118.3640.

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