Monroe County Airport (KBMG), Indiana
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Overview
Monroe County Airport (KBMG) serves Bloomington, Indiana, as a towered, public-use field with two paved runways, the longer reaching 6,500 feet. Business aviation drives the large majority of its annual operations, and the field sits roughly 43 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, making it a regional option for operators serving south-central Indiana. Customs clearance is not available on site; the nearest port of entry is KIND, about 37.41 nautical miles away.
Runways
Monroe County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 6,500 ft long and 150 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
Monroe County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6:30am to 9:30pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Monroe County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Indianapolis International (KIND), 37 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Monroe County Airport recorded 4,610 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KBMG is concentrated in the fall, with September and October posting the highest monthly operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 590 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Monroe County Airport averages 6.9 days above 90°F in July and 25.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.0°F, and January the coldest, at 38.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Monroe County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Hulman Approach.
When the control tower is closed, activate the MALSR on runway 35, the REIL on runway 17, the PAPI on runway 24, the MIRL on runway 06/24, and the HIRL on runway 17/35 via CTAF. The PAPI on runway 17 remains on continuously.
Runway 06/24 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger flights with more than 9 passenger seats or non-scheduled passenger flights with more than 30 passenger seats. It remains available for aircraft taxi use only in those cases.
A road lies 100 to 200 feet from the threshold, offset 200 to 250 feet to the right.
A 7-foot fence is located 175 feet from the threshold, 113 feet left of the runway extended centerline.
The approach obstacle clearance ratio is 19:1 to the displaced threshold, with 64-foot trees located 950 feet from the runway, 210 feet to the right.
The approach obstacle clearance ratio is 12:1, with a 19-foot road located 245 feet from the displaced threshold, 250 feet to the left.
PCR VALUE: 568/F/C/X/T
Surface condition is unmonitored Monday through Friday from 1600 to 0800, and on weekends.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Monroe County Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Virgil I Grissom Municipal (KBFR), 20.04 NM southeast.
Part of the Indianapolis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KBMG?
Monroe County Airport, KBMG, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is the primary strip, measuring 6,500 feet long and 150 feet wide. Runway 06/24 is shorter, at 3,798 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 06/24 carries a use restriction for certain scheduled and non-scheduled passenger operations above specific seat thresholds. Dispatchers planning larger passenger charter operations should confirm which runway applies before filing.
Is Jet A fuel available at KBMG?
Yes, Monroe County Airport (KBMG) stocks both Jet A and 100LL fuel on the field. The airport is towered and operates on an attendance schedule of 0630 to 2130 daily. Business aviation traffic accounted for 4,610 of the airport's 5,711 total annual operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. This volume supports fuel availability for turbine and piston operators alike throughout the attendance window.
Does KBMG have on-site customs clearance?
Monroe County Airport, KBMG, does not have customs available on site. The nearest customs facility is at KIND, located approximately 37.41 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through KIND or another designated port of entry before or after a stop at KBMG. Flight planning should account for this additional leg when arranging international arrivals or departures.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near KBMG runways?
Monroe County Airport (KBMG) reports several close-in obstructions affecting approach planning. A road lies 100 to 200 feet from a runway threshold, offset 200 to 250 feet to the right. A 7-foot fence sits 175 feet from a threshold, 113 feet left of the runway extended centerline. Approach obstacle clearance slopes are also on record, including a 19:1 ratio to trees 950 feet from the runway and a 12:1 ratio affected by a road near the displaced threshold. These figures come directly from the airport's published obstruction data.
When does KBMG see its busiest traffic months?
Monroe County Airport (KBMG) traffic is concentrated later in the year, with business aviation operations peaking in September and October at 541 and 590 operations respectively, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. This contrasts with slower months like July, which recorded 262 operations, and January at 275. The airport handles 4,610 business aviation operations annually out of 5,711 total operations. Dispatchers scheduling fall trips into KBMG should anticipate higher traffic volume during this period.