Bakersfield Municipal (L45), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bakersfield Municipal, identified by local id L45, is a public-use general aviation airport in Bakersfield, California, sitting at 378 feet elevation and roughly 91 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field is untowered and handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data showing 154 business aviation operations against 474 total operations recorded in 2025. A single paved runway serves all traffic, and fuel is available through truck-based full service during the published attendance schedule.
Runways
Bakersfield Municipal has one paved runway, 16/34, 4,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bakersfield Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bakersfield Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Van Nuys (KVNY), 71 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bakersfield Municipal recorded 154 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November and December. Business aviation traffic at Bakersfield Muni concentrates in November and December, with a secondary rise in April through June, while July shows the lowest monthly activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 23 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bakersfield Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for Runway 16 and Runway 34, and MIRL for Runway 16/34, are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPI for Runway 34 operates continuously. MIRL for Runway 16/34 is activated with three clicks on the CTAF frequency; lights turn off after 15 minutes.
A 150-foot paved stopway is present at each end of the runway.
A pole line exceeding 100 feet in height is located half a mile south of the airport.
Full service fuel is provided using a fueling truck.
The airport also has one hex hangar and 20 open shade hangars.
For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bakersfield Municipal has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Meadows Field (KBFL), 7.21 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bakersfield Municipal (L45) have a control tower?
Bakersfield Municipal operates without an air traffic control tower, using CTAF for local coordination. Pilots activate runway lighting themselves, including REIL on Runway 16 and Runway 34, plus MIRL on Runway 16/34, with three clicks on the CTAF frequency. Lights switch off after a set interval, so an active click sequence is needed throughout arrival and departure phases.
What runway does L45 offer for business aviation traffic?
Bakersfield Municipal provides a single asphalt runway, Runway 16/34, measuring 4,000 feet long and 75 feet wide. Each end includes a 150-foot paved stopway. This single-runway layout, combined with pilot-controlled lighting and no tower, defines the operating environment for business aviation aircraft using L45.
Is fuel available at Bakersfield Municipal (L45)?
Bakersfield Municipal offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel through full service using a fueling truck rather than fixed pumps. The field is attended daily from 0700 to 1700 local time. Operators should plan fuel requests around truck-based delivery and the published attendance window rather than assuming self-service availability.
Where is the nearest customs facility to L45?
Bakersfield Municipal does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs airport is KVNY, located approximately 71.45 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins should plan a stop at KVNY or another customs-equipped airport before proceeding to Bakersfield Municipal, as local id L45 has no clearance capability.