Barnwell Regional (KBNL), South Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Barnwell Regional Airport (KBNL) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Barnwell, South Carolina, sitting at 246 feet elevation. The field serves modest business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data showing 348 business aviation operations in 2025 against 489 total annual operations. Two paved asphalt runways serve the field, the longer at 5,119 feet and the shorter at 4,526 feet. Fuel services include 100LL, Jet A, and MOGAS, with credit card access available around the clock. Customs clearance is not handled onsite; the nearest customs facility is at KCAE, roughly 43 nautical miles away.
Runways
Barnwell Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 5,119 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Barnwell Regional has Jet A, 100LL and MOGAS available on the field. Fueling is available from 9am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Barnwell Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Columbia Metro (KCAE), 43 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Barnwell Regional recorded 348 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and October. Business aviation traffic at KBNL peaks in October and April, with the lowest activity recorded in September, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 44 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Barnwell Regional averages 20.0 days above 90°F in July and 13.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.8°F, and January the coldest, at 56.7°F.
Weather station is 6.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Barnwell Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes and other notes.
Aerobatic activity occurs west of Runway 17/35. When active, incoming aircraft should approach the airport from the east.
Use is restricted to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less.
The ODALS on Runway 17 and the MIRL on Runway 17/35 are pilot-activated via CTAF. The PAPI on Runway 17 and Runway 35 operate continuously; during other times, activation is via CTAF.
12-foot trees are located 247 feet left of centerline and 70 feet from the runway threshold.
The runway has multiple cracks and raveling producing foreign object debris. Runway thresholds are not marked.
A ground communication outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Jacksonville Center clearance delivery.
24-hour credit card fuel service is available. The emergency fuel shutoff is located on the right side of the terminal building, attached to the electrical vault.
For clearance delivery, if unable via the ground communication outlet, contact Jacksonville ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Barnwell Regional has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Allendale County (KAQX), 16.84 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KBNL outside staffed hours?
Barnwell Regional (KBNL) offers 24-hour credit card fuel service, covering 100LL, Jet A, and MOGAS. This allows operators to fuel aircraft outside the posted attendance schedule of 0900-1700 daily. An emergency fuel shutoff is located on the right side of the terminal building, attached to the electrical vault.
What weight restriction applies to runways at KBNL?
Barnwell Regional Airport restricts runway use to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less. This limit applies across the field and should be factored into aircraft selection for operations at KBNL. Operators planning heavier aircraft should consider alternate airports in the area that can accommodate greater weights.
What runway surface conditions should pilots expect at KBNL?
Runway surfaces at Barnwell Regional (KBNL) show multiple cracks and raveling that produce foreign object debris. Additionally, runway thresholds are not marked at this airfield. Pilots should account for these surface conditions during landing and takeoff planning, particularly for aircraft sensitive to FOD.
How does KBNL handle clearance delivery without a control tower?
Barnwell Regional (KBNL) is a non-towered airport that provides a ground communication outlet on frequency 121.725 through Jacksonville Center clearance delivery. If this outlet is unavailable, pilots can contact Jacksonville ARTCC directly for clearance delivery. This setup supports IFR operations at an airport without local tower staffing.