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KBFR — Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport

Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport

Non-ToweredBedford, IN • 727' MSL

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Wind Component

KBFR Runways2 runways

KBFR has 2 runways. The longest is 13/31 at 4,501 ft × 100 ft (asphalt).

13/31Lighted4,501 ft × 100 ftAsphalt
6/24No runway lights3,089 ft × 70 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KBFR Field Data

KBFR field elevation is 727 ft MSL. The published traffic pattern altitude at KBFR is 1,530 ft MSL (800 ft AGL). Fuel available at KBFR: 100LL, Jet A+.

Field elevation727 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,530 ft MSL800 ft AGL · published
Fuel100LL, Jet A+Availability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KBFR Frequencies

CTAF 122.8 MHz — KBFR is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

AWOS119.125
Approach/Departure123.675
CTAF122.8
UNICOM122.8
Radio110.2
CNTR124.775

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Frequently Asked About KBFR

Is KBFR (Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport) a towered airport?

No, KBFR is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.8 MHz.

What is the AWOS frequency for KBFR?

The AWOS frequency at KBFR (Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport) is 119.125 MHz.

How long is the runway at KBFR?

KBFR has 2 runways (13/31, 6/24). The longest runway is 4,501 feet.

Which runway is longest at KBFR?

Runway 13/31 is the longest at KBFR — 4,501 ft × 100 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KBFR?

KBFR publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 800 feet AGL — about 1,530 feet MSL — which is not the standard 1,000 feet.

Does KBFR have fuel?

Yes. KBFR (Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport) has 100LL, Jet A+ available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of KBFR?

KBFR (Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport) has a field elevation of 727 feet MSL.

Where is KBFR located?

KBFR (Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport) is located in Bedford, IN.