Laughlin / Bullhead International (KIFP), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Laughlin / Bullhead International Airport (KIFP) serves Bullhead City, Arizona, with a single long asphalt runway suited to business aviation and large commercial operations, situated roughly 65 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field sits at 707 feet elevation and operates with a control tower, though large commercial operations continue after tower hours close. Surrounding terrain includes mountains to the northwest, northeast, east, and southeast, with rising ground near both runway ends, factors that shape approach and departure planning here.
Runways
Laughlin / Bullhead International has one paved runway, 16/34, 8,501 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Laughlin / Bullhead International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Laughlin / Bullhead International does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Harry Reid International (KLAS), 63 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Laughlin / Bullhead International recorded 963 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KIFP concentrates most heavily in March, August, and January, with February seeing the lowest monthly volume, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 112 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Laughlin / Bullhead International averages 31.0 days above 90°F in July and 1.1 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 110.7°F, and December the coldest, at 63.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Laughlin / Bullhead International has published operating constraints in five categories: runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Mountains lie to the northwest, northeast, east, and southeast. Terrain rises north and south of the runway ends.
Pilot-activated REIL serves Runway 16 and 34. PAPI serves Runway 16 and 34. MIRL serves Runway 16/34, controlled via CTAF.
A power line 66 feet high runs parallel to the runway, 625 feet to the left, located 1,300 feet from the runway end.
Noise sensitive areas are located to the northeast and southeast.
Caution: large commercial operations occur after control tower hours. Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport from September through December.
PCR VALUE: 480/F/A/X/T
The PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline.
Traffic pattern altitude for light aircraft is 999 feet AGL. Traffic pattern altitude for high performance aircraft is 1,499 feet AGL.
Taxiway Alpha 4 is limited to aircraft with wingspans less than 79 feet.
Surface conditions are unmonitored between 0600Z and 1200Z.
Taxiway A5, between Taxiway A and the general aviation apron, is limited to aircraft with wingspans less than 79 feet.
Radar service is not available below 6,000 feet.
There is no general aviation landing fee.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Laughlin / Bullhead International has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Eagle Airpark, 16.24 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KIFP
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KIFP?
Laughlin / Bullhead International Airport does not have on-site customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KLAS, located approximately 62.67 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from abroad need to plan a stop at that facility, or another customs airport of entry, before or as part of their routing. This distance should factor into fuel planning and scheduling for any international leg terminating at KIFP. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures directly with KLAS ahead of arrival.
What runway does KIFP offer for business aviation traffic?
KIFP has a single runway, 16/34, measuring 8,501 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates the large commercial operations noted for the field, including traffic after control tower hours. The runway carries a PCR value of 480/F / A/X / T. Terrain rises north and south of the runway ends, and mountains surround the airport to the northwest, northeast, east, and southeast, so crews should account for this in approach and departure planning.
What terrain and obstacle considerations apply around Bullhead International?
Bullhead International Airport sits in an area with mountains to the northwest, northeast, east, and southeast, with rising terrain immediately north and south of the runway ends. A power line 66 feet high runs parallel to the runway, located 625 feet left and 1,300 feet from the runway end. The PAPI system is also unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline. These factors combine to make visual approach planning and obstacle awareness a priority at KIFP, particularly for crews unfamiliar with the field.
Are there taxiway restrictions for larger aircraft at KIFP?
Yes, two taxiways at Laughlin / Bullhead International Airport carry wingspan restrictions. Taxiway Alpha 4 is limited to aircraft with wingspans less than 79 feet. Taxiway A5, located between Taxiway A and the general aviation apron, carries the same 79-foot wingspan limit. Operators of larger business aircraft need to plan ground movement at KIFP around these constraints, coordinating with airport operations or the tower as needed for routing to parking or the apron.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at KIFP?
Business aviation traffic at Laughlin / Bullhead International Airport shows clear month-to-month variation according to FAA TFMSC data on cross-border traffic. March recorded the highest volume at 112 operations, followed by August at 96 and January at 95. February was the lowest month at 48 operations. This pattern indicates concentrated activity in specific months rather than a flat distribution across the year, which is relevant for crews and operators planning trips through KIFP at different times of year.