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Medium airport

Mercer County Airport

IATA BLFICAO KBLFLocal BLF🇺🇸 Bluefield
Coordinates
37.2958°N, 81.2077°W
Elevation
2,857 ft (871 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-WV
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
20:44
Civil dusk
21:14

About 14h 26m 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 Mercer County Airport

Mercer County Airport

Mercer County Airport is in Mercer County, three miles northeast of Bluefield, West Virginia and about nine miles southwest of Princeton, West Virginia. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility.

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

Live weather

KBLF

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 234,743 ft / 1,446 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS132.725 MHz
CNTRINDIANAPOLIS CNTR126.575 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz
RDOELKINS RDO122.200 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

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

Instrument approaches (3)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)

Obstacle departure procedures (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

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
BLUEFIELD 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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mercer County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mercer County Airport?

The ICAO code for Mercer County Airport is KBLF, and its IATA code is BLF.

Where is Mercer County Airport located?

Mercer County Airport is medium airport located in Bluefield, United States, at an elevation of 2,857 ft (871 m).

How many runways does Mercer County Airport have?

Mercer County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,743 ft / 1,446 m.

What time zone is Mercer County Airport in?

Mercer County Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mercer County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mercer County Airport is approximately 8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mercer County Airport?

The nearest airport to Mercer County Airport is Burkes Garden Airport (VA07), about 14.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Mike Ferrell Field and Peterstown Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Mercer County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.