Bend Municipal (KBDN), Oregon
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bend Municipal Airport, KBDN, sits at 3,459 feet elevation in central Oregon and serves as a non-towered general aviation field handling a substantial share of business aviation traffic for the region. The airport's single runway, ramp layout, and mix of fixed-wing and helicopter operations make situational awareness a priority for crews planning a stop here, particularly given the nonstandard taxilane and apron conditions noted in the field's operational remarks.
Runways
Bend Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,201 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bend Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bend Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Portland International (KPDX), 108 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bend Municipal recorded 5,720 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KBDN concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July and August, with noticeably lower volumes in winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 584 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bend Municipal averages 7.1 days above 90°F in July, 26.2 freeze days in December and 1.5 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.1°F, and December the coldest, at 40.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bend Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Both taxiways parallel to runway 17/35 are marked by reflectors.
REIL for runways 17 and 35, PAPI for runways 17 and 35, and MIRL for runway 17/35 are pilot-activated on CTAF.
Runway 17 is designated for calm wind conditions.
Fixed-wing aircraft are to remain west of the runway, using right pattern for runway 17 and left pattern for runway 35. Rotor-wing aircraft are to remain east of the runway, using right pattern for runway 35 and left pattern for runway 17. Fixed-wing aircraft should make no turns before the end of the runway.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the FBO for details.
Extensive geese activity is reported on and near the airport year round. Deer and other wildlife may be present.
Be aware that intense helicopter training is continually in progress.
Apron areas may be heavily congested at times with service vehicle, pedestrian, and automobile traffic.
Taxilanes and apron are nonstandard. Aircraft may require wing walkers, parking guidance, and/or tugging at pilot discretion to ensure aircraft clearance from obstacles.
To avoid property damage, exercise judgment and courtesy during run-up in the vicinity of hangars.
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bend Municipal has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Roberts Field / Redmond Municipal (KRDM), 9.82 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KBDN or Bend Municipal Airport?
Bend Municipal Airport has no onsite customs facility. The nearest customs-capable airport is Portland International, roughly 108 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States need to plan a stop at KPDX or another customs-equipped airport before or after visiting KBDN. Dispatchers should factor this distance into routing decisions for international itineraries touching central Oregon. There is no CANPASS or limited-access customs option listed for this field.
What runway does KBDN have and what are its dimensions?
KBDN has a single paved runway, designated 17/35, measuring 5,201 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving Bend Municipal Airport, so all fixed-wing traffic uses the same strip regardless of arrival direction. The airport is unattended by a tower, meaning pilots operate under CTAF procedures for sequencing. Lighting includes REIL and PAPI on both runway ends plus MIRL, all pilot-activated through the CTAF frequency.
Is there a control tower at Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN)?
Bend Municipal Airport, KBDN, does not have an operating control tower. Traffic is managed through CTAF procedures, with pilot-activated lighting including REIL, PAPI, and MIRL for runway 17/35. The field notes calm-wind preference for runway 17. Operators should expect a mix of fixed-wing and helicopter traffic sharing the same non-towered environment, along with published guidance separating rotor and fixed-wing traffic patterns on either side of the runway.
What fuel is available at KBDN?
Bend Municipal Airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. This dual availability supports a mix of piston general aviation traffic and turbine business aircraft, consistent with the airport's business aviation operations, which accounted for the large majority of its 2025 traffic according to FAA TFMSC data. Attendance hours run from 0730 to 1800 on weekdays and 0800 to 1700 on weekends, which governs when fuel services and field attendance can be expected at KBDN.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Bend Municipal Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Bend Municipal Airport, KBDN, peaks during the summer months, with August recording 584 operations and July close behind at 557, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Traffic is lowest in the winter, with February at 327 operations. This seasonal pattern reflects a clear concentration of activity in the warmer months relative to the rest of the year. Dispatchers planning summer trips to central Oregon should anticipate higher ramp and apron activity during this period.