Bishop Airport (KBIH), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bishop Airport (KBIH) sits in California's Owens Valley at an elevation of 4,124 feet, serving general and business aviation traffic in the eastern Sierra region. The field is non-towered and offers a long primary runway alongside two crosswind options, supporting a range of aircraft types operating in and out of this high-desert corridor.
Runways
Bishop Airport has three paved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 7,498 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bishop Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bishop Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fresno Yosemite International (KFAT), 74 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bishop Airport recorded 2,074 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KBIH concentrates in the winter and early spring months, with March recording the highest operations and August the lowest, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 227 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bishop Airport averages 29.5 days above 90°F in July and 29.3 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 99.7°F, and December the coldest, at 54.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bishop Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Intersection departures are not permitted. Helicopter traffic should approach the airport from the west boundary.
REIL is activated for runways 12, 30, 17, and 35. PAPI is activated for runways 08, 26, 12, 30, 17, and 35. MIRL is activated for runways 08/26, 12/30, and 17/35, via CTAF.
A ditch 10 feet deep is located 100 feet from the threshold.
PCR VALUE: 590/F/B/X/T
PAPI is unusable beyond 5 nautical miles.
PAPI is unusable beyond 2 nautical miles.
PAPI is unusable beyond 4 nautical miles.
Ramp fees apply for commercial aircraft. These fees may be offset with a fuel purchase.
An overnight tie-down fee applies. One night may be offset with a minimum fuel purchase.
Fuel discounts are available for volume purchases.
No local taxi service is available. Dial-a-ride service is available, but it is limited on Sundays.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Oakland ARTCC.
The main ramp is restricted to Part 121 operators. Others use the transient ramp near the fuel farm.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bishop Airport has three airfields within 50 NM. The closest is Circle L Ranch, 24.54 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KBIH?
Bishop Airport (KBIH) has three paved runways serving business aviation traffic. Runway 12/30 is the longest at 7,498 feet, with a width of 100 feet. Runway 17/35 measures 5,600 feet, and runway 08/26 measures 5,567 feet, both also 100 feet wide. All three are asphalt surfaces. The airport also lists two short helipad surfaces designated H1 and H2.
Is fuel available at Bishop Airport?
Bishop Airport (KBIH) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field operates on a published attendance schedule of 0800 to 1700 daily. Fuel discounts apply for volume purchases according to airport remarks. Overnight tie-down fees and ramp fees for commercial aircraft may also be offset with a minimum fuel purchase, per the same remarks.
Where does KBIH send aircraft for customs clearance?
KBIH does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KFAT, located approximately 74.14 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through that airport rather than clearing directly at Bishop. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any international arrival.
Does Bishop Airport see seasonal traffic swings?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Bishop Airport (KBIH) is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly across the year. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows March as the peak month with 227 business aviation operations, while August is the lowest at 134 operations. Winter and early spring months generally run higher than late summer and fall. Dispatchers planning ramp or fuel logistics should account for this uneven monthly distribution.
Are there any ramp access restrictions at KBIH?
Yes, the main ramp at Bishop Airport is restricted to Part 121 operators. All other aircraft use the transient ramp located near the fuel farm, according to airport remarks. Additionally, there are no intersection departures permitted at the field. Helicopter traffic is directed to approach the airport from the west boundary. These restrictions affect ground movement planning for arriving business aviation flights.