Beaver County Airport (KBVI), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KBVI, Beaver County Airport, serves Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania with a single paved runway and a control tower operating within published hours. Jet A and 100LL are available on field, supporting a mix of business aviation traffic that trends toward the summer months. The airport sits about 26 nautical miles from the Pittsburgh metro area, with Pittsburgh International serving as the nearest customs facility roughly 18 nautical miles away. Attendance runs seven days a week, with reduced hours on weekends and no staffing on federal holidays.
Runways
Beaver County Airport has one paved runway, 10/28, 4,501 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Beaver County Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Beaver County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Pittsburgh International (KPIT), 18 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Beaver County Airport recorded 671 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KBVI peaks between May and August, with August recording the highest monthly total of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 102 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Beaver County Airport averages 5.4 days above 90°F in July and 27.6 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.1°F, and January the coldest, at 35.9°F.
Weather station is 3.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Beaver County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and noise procedures.
The control tower operates on a scheduled basis. When the tower is closed, the MIRL for runway 10/28 and the taxiway lights operate at low intensity. Pilots can increase intensity and activate REIL for runways 10 and 28 via CTAF. PAPI for runways 10 and 28 operates continuously.
On runway 28, trees 20 feet tall are located 13 feet from the runway end, offset 195 feet to the left.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect for departures only. Contact the airport manager between 0800 and 1600 for details.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Beaver County Airport has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Zelienople Municipal (KPJC), 10.63 NM east.
Part of the Pittsburgh area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KBVI offer for business aviation arrivals?
KBVI, Beaver County Airport, has one paved runway, 10/28, measuring 4,501 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, so all fixed-wing traffic uses this single strip. Its length accommodates most midsize and light business jets operating into Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
Is fuel available at Beaver County Airport?
Beaver County Airport stocks 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ on site. This gives operators flying into KBVI a choice between piston and turbine fuel without needing to divert elsewhere for a top-off. Fuel availability aligns with the airport's published attendance schedule, which covers weekdays, weekends, and reduced holiday coverage.
How does air traffic control operate at KBVI?
KBVI, Beaver County Airport, is a towered field, with an operating control tower (ATCT-CTL) during scheduled hours. When the tower is closed, the MIRL for runway 10/28 and taxiway lighting switch to low intensity automatically. Pilots can increase intensity and activate REILs for runways 10 and 28 over CTAF. PAPI on both runway ends operates continuously regardless of tower status.
What noise abatement procedures apply at Beaver County Airport?
Beaver County Airport enforces noise abatement procedures for departures only. These procedures do not apply to arrivals, so inbound traffic is not subject to the same restrictions. Operators seeking specific departure routing or procedure details should contact the airport manager during the published 0800-1600 contact window.