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Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport

IATA BFFICAO KBFFLocal BFF🇺🇸 Scottsbluff
Coordinates
41.8740°N, 103.5960°W
Elevation
3,967 ft (1,209 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NE
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
6.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:01
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
21:01

About 14h 54m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport

Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport

Western Nebraska Regional Airport is three miles east of Scottsbluff, in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. The airport is owned by the Airport Authority of Scotts Bluff County and is named after William B. Heilig. Known as "Scottsbluff's Mr. Aviation," he was a World War II United States Army Air Force primary flight instructor, a civil flight instructor, and manager of the city's airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KBFF

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 308,279 ft / 2,523 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
05 / 238,002 ft / 2,439 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS121.025 MHz
CNTRDENVER CNTR127.950 MHz
RDOCOLUMBUS RDO122.600 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SCOTTSBLUFF CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle3,999 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?

The ICAO code for Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is KBFF, and its IATA code is BFF.

Where is Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport located?

Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is medium airport located in Scottsbluff, United States, at an elevation of 3,967 ft (1,209 m).

How many runways does Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport have?

Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,279 ft / 2,523 m.

Which airlines fly to Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?

Airlines historically serving Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport include Great Lakes Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport in?

Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is approximately 6.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?

The nearest airport to Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is Reisig Brothers Airport (12NE), about 5 nm to the wnw, followed by Corr Airport and Svitak Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.