Bartlesville Municipal (KBVO), Oklahoma
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bartlesville Municipal Airport (KBVO) serves the Bartlesville, Oklahoma area with a single concrete runway and a mix of business aviation and general traffic. The field sits roughly 37 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and operates without a control tower, relying on CTAF for traffic coordination and runway lighting activation. Nearest customs clearance is available at Tulsa International, about 34 nautical miles to the south.
Runways
Bartlesville Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 6,850 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bartlesville Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bartlesville Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Tulsa International (KTUL), 34 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bartlesville Municipal recorded 710 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and October. Business aviation traffic at KBVO is concentrated in certain months, with August, October, and March showing the highest operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 83 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bartlesville Municipal averages 23.4 days above 90°F in July, 25.6 freeze days in January and 0.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.7°F, and January the coldest, at 47.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bartlesville Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The MALSR on Runway 17, the REIL on Runway 35, and the PAPI on both Runway 17 and Runway 35 are activated via CTAF. The MIRL on Runway 17/35 operates from sunset to sunrise and is preset to low intensity, with increased intensity available through CTAF.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bartlesville Municipal has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Independence Municipal (KIDP), 26.18 NM northeast.
Part of the Tulsa area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KBVO have on-site customs clearance?
Bartlesville Municipal does not have customs clearance on site. The nearest customs facility is Tulsa International, located about 34.44 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing should plan to route through KTUL or another designated port of entry. This distance is worth factoring into trip planning for any international arrival into KBVO. There is no CANPASS or restricted-access customs program listed for this field.
What runway is available at Bartlesville Municipal Airport?
Bartlesville Municipal Airport has a single runway, designated 17/35, built of concrete. It measures 6,850 feet in length and 100 feet in width, matching the airport's maximum paved runway length. This single strip handles all fixed-wing traffic at KBVO, as the field has no towered operations and relies on CTAF for coordination. The concrete surface supports a range of business aviation aircraft using the airport.
What fuel types are available at KBVO?
Bartlesville Municipal Airport offers 100LL avgas and A+ fuel, and the field is also listed as having Jet A available. This mix supports both piston aircraft and jet or turboprop operators using KBVO. Fuel service aligns with the airport's published attendance schedule, which runs 0700-1900 Monday through Thursday and 0700-1800 Friday through Sunday. Operators should plan arrivals within these hours to ensure fuel and attendance services are available.
How do pilots activate runway lighting at Bartlesville Municipal Airport?
Runway lighting at Bartlesville Municipal Airport is pilot-controlled via CTAF, since the field is non-towered. The MALSR on Runway 17, the REIL on Runway 35, and the PAPI systems on both Runway 17 and Runway 35 are activated over CTAF. The MIRL on Runway 17/35 operates from sunset to sunrise and is preset to low intensity, with increased intensity available through CTAF activation. Pilots arriving at KBVO after dark should be ready to key the appropriate frequency for lighting.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KBVO?
Business aviation traffic at Bartlesville Municipal Airport is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly across the year, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. August recorded the highest monthly count at 83 operations, followed by October at 79 and March at 72. Lower months included January at 23 and February at 46. Total annual business aviation operations at KBVO reached 710 out of 1,286 total operations recorded for the year. This pattern is useful for operators anticipating ramp or fuel demand at certain times of year.