Barnesville / Bradfield Airport (6G5), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Barnesville / Bradfield (6G5) is a public-use general aviation airport in Barnesville, Ohio, offering a single paved runway with self-service fuel and no on-field air traffic control tower. The field is unattended on a fixed schedule, operating instead on an on-call basis, and customs clearance is not available on site, with the nearest customs point of entry at Pittsburgh International (KPIT), roughly 53 nautical miles away. Located about 90 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, 6G5 serves as a modest regional option for business aviation traffic in the upper Ohio Valley.
Runways
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport has one paved runway, 09/27, 4,003 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Pittsburgh International (KPIT), 53 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport recorded 2 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. FAA TFMSC data shows business aviation activity at 6G5 concentrated later in the year, with no operations recorded in July and two operations recorded in October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport averages 3.8 days above 90°F in August and 26.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.7°F, and January the coldest, at 35.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The REIL for runway 27 and the MIRL for runway 09/27 operate on activation via CTAF.
Trees and brush 8 to 10 feet tall are located 200 feet from the runway, 130 feet to the right; an 8-foot fence is located 200 feet from the runway, 220 feet to the left.
Cataloged obstructions exceed a 45-degree slope.
Birds and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The rotating beacon operates on activation via CTAF.
Fuel is available around the clock on a self-service basis via credit card.
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Airport access gates are controlled; contact the airport manager.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Harrison County, 16.38 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does 6G5 have on-site customs clearance?
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport (6G5) does not have customs available on site. The nearest customs facility is Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT), located approximately 53 nautical miles away. Crews needing to clear customs should plan their routing through that airport instead of 6G5.
What runway is available at Barnesville / Bradfield Airport?
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport (6G5) has a single paved runway, designated 09/27, measuring 4,003 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, and it accommodates the airport's maximum paved length. There is no tower, so operations are conducted using CTAF procedures.
Is fuel available at 6G5?
Yes, Barnesville / Bradfield Airport (6G5) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel is available around the clock on a self-service basis via credit card, according to airport remarks. There is no attendant on a fixed schedule, so pilots rely on the self-service system for fueling outside of on-call hours.
Are there obstacles to be aware of near KPIT alternates or when approaching 6G5?
Barnesville / Bradfield Airport (6G5) has documented close-in obstructions near the runway environment. Remarks note trees and brush 8 to 10 feet tall located 200 feet from the runway on the right side, and an 8-foot fence at the same distance on the left side. Cataloged obstructions also exceed a 45-degree slope, so pilots should review approach and departure paths carefully before operating at this airport.