Meadows Field Airport-BFL

01/30/2026

Check us out! Meadows Field Airport Was Featured on Where Business Is Boundless Show

Bill LaManque, Director of Kern County Airports, reflects on a record year for Meadows Field Airport (BFL), which served more than 400,000 passengers in 2025...

01/27/2026

Flying out of Meadows Field? Need a hug from a fur baby? You might just meet our new therapy dog, Nicky, the next time you fly out!

01/27/2026

New year, new website! Explore our freshly revamped BFL Meadows Field website at www.meadowsfield.com ! Check out our new downloadable Terminal Map to find locations around the airport with ease. Track your flight using our Flight Status module where you can toggle between arrivals, departures, and live flights. Questions? Read our updated Travel Tips and Frequently Asked Questions. Still need help? Contact us using the Send Us a Message feature. Safe and happy travels from Meadows Field Airport!

10/13/2025

Safe travels to our Honor Flight Veterans! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this day special!

10/13/2025

Thank you for sending off our Veterans with such a beautiful performance!

08/23/2023

If you’re looking for a meaningful career where YOU can make an impact — look no further than joining our team! 💪

Job seekers are invited to attend our upcoming Career Expo on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our Kern County Administrative Center at 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301.

Dozens of departments will be on hand recruiting for extra-help and full-time positions, offering on-the-spot interviews, and giving potential hires the opportunity to get to know their teams.

Additionally, the Kern County Sheriff's Office will be testing for Deputy Sheriff Trainee and Sheriff Detentions Trainee positions at 9:30 a.m. in the 3rd floor conference room.

To view all Kern County job openings and to apply, please visit www.kerncounty.com/careers.

For more information on this event, visit https://www.kerncounty.com/Home/Components/News/News/1888/34810

02/24/2023

02/16/2023

You look good today, County of Kern, California! 😎

01/10/2023

GOOD NEWS! ⤵️

Meadows Field is excited to share that our flight services are growing! ✈️

Starting today, American Airlines will be using a larger Airbus 319 on the departing 6 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This upgrade will bring an additional 48 seats per flight, totaling in 98 additional seats per day. We are so thrilled at the continued success of our airport’s expansion. We look forward to serving our community and connecting them to anywhere in the world!

12/22/2022

Happy Holidays from BFL! 🎄

Whether you are traveling near or far, we want to make sure your holiday travel season goes smoothly. Be sure to arrive early to allow plenty of time for check-in, dropping off luggage, and enjoying our festive decorations throughout the terminal. ✈️