# BFL — Meadows Field > Machine-readable reference for BFL. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BFL.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T08:22:49.798+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Meadows Field - IATA: BFL - ICAO: KBFL - City: Bakersfield - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles - Distance from city: 3 mi (5 km) northwest of downtown Bakersfield - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: ≈230000 - Official website: https://meadowsfield.com ## Overview Welcome It's not every day that an airport feels more like a hometown FBO than a bustling commercial hub, but that’s exactly the vibe at Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield. Just three miles northwest of downtown, this airport is such a rarity that regular passengers hardly break a sweat navigating through its compact terminal. Security checks are notoriously swift, usually taking just 10 to 15 minutes, allowing travelers to go from curb to gate in under 15 minutes. Besides the hassle-free logistics, Meadows Field flaunts a full-scale replica of the SpaceShipOne in the lobby, adding a touch of aviation history to your journey. At a glance Handling approximately 230,000 passengers annually, Meadows Field is a single-terminal, non-hub airport with six gates. American Airlines and United Airlines are the primary carriers providing commercial air service. Despite its modest traffic, the airport remains a convenient choice for quick and efficient travel, particularly for Bakersfield locals. Terminals & layout The William M. Thomas Terminal is the sole terminal at Meadows Field, housing all six gates. American and United have counters tightly aligned with their flight banks. Keep in mind,… ## Terminals (2) - **William M. Thomas Terminal** — 6 gates · airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/terminals/main - **Main Terminal** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (5) - **Blimpie** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches · Fast-casual · $ · 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM (depending on flights & TSA closures) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/restaurants/blimpie - **Blimpie: America’s Sub Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/restaurants/blimpie-america-s-sub-shop - **Blimpie: America’s Sub Shop** — Main · Local · American · $ · 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM (depending on flights & TSA closures) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/restaurants/blimpie-america-s-sub-shop-main - **Omni Goods** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/restaurants/omni-goods - **Omni Goods** — Main · Retail · Souvenirs · $ · 4:00 AM – 4:00 PM (depending on flights & TSA closures) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/restaurants/omni-goods-main ## Shops (1) - **Omni Goods** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/shops/omni-goods ## Parking (2) - **Long-Term Parking** — Long stay · $10.00/day · within easy walking distance of the terminal entrance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/parking/long-term-parking - **Short-Term Parking** — Short stay · $13.00/day, Free for 0-15 minutes, $13.00 max per day/hr · near the terminal entrance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/parking/short-term-parking ## Ground transport (17) - **Avis** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/avis - **Budget** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/budget - **Enterprise** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/enterprise - **Hertz** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/hertz - **Hotel and private shuttles** — Shuttle · 15–25 min to major hotels URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/hotel-and-private-shuttles - **National** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/national - **Avis Car Rental** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/rental-cars-avis - **Budget Rent a Car** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/rental-cars-budget - **Enterprise Rent a Car** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/rental-cars-enterprise - **Hertz Car Rental** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/rental-cars-hertz - **National Car Rental** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/rental-cars-national - **Thrifty Car Rental** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/rental-cars-thrifty - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/rideshare-lyft - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/rideshare-uber - **Taxi service from terminal curb** — Taxi · 10–15 min to downtown Bakersfield · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/taxi-service-from-terminal-curb - **Thrifty** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/thrifty - **Uber/Lyft from passenger pickup area** — Rideshare · 10–15 min to downtown Bakersfield · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/transport/uber-lyft-from-passenger-pickup-area ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Arrive at BFL just 60–75 minutes before your flight; TSA and check-in typically take only 10–15 minutes, even during peak morning times. - _Quiet_: Use the gate seating area post-security for a quiet workspace with free Wi-Fi, as it’s rarely packed outside early morning and late evening banks. - _Money_: Consider parking over rideshare; the long-term lot is just a short walk to the terminal and costs $10 per day. - _Local_: Don’t miss the SpaceShipOne replica in the terminal lobby—it’s a quirky local highlight worth checking out before security. - _Time_: Need to fix your ticket? Handle changes early! American and United counters open only during flight banks, and may be closed if you arrive between them. - _Avoid_: Food options are scarce; eat before you arrive or bring your own snacks as Blimpie may close early if flights thin out. - _Insider_: If your flight is delayed or canceled, try to get rerouted via LAX, PHX, SFO, DEN, or DFW, as same-day BFL alternatives are limited. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BFL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bfl/departures — HTML page with live departures