Winchester Municipal (KBGF), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Winchester Municipal, identified by the ICAO code KBGF, is a public-use, non-towered airport in Winchester, Tennessee, sitting at 979 feet elevation. Its single paved runway and Jet A capability, combined with recorded business aviation activity of 716 operations in 2025 out of 1,139 total operations according to FAA TFMSC data, place it in Skystar's top service tier for documentation depth. The field lies roughly 344.61 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, with Arnold AFB and Tullahoma Regional among its closest neighboring airports.
Runways
Winchester Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,003 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
Winchester Municipal has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Winchester Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Lovell Field (KCHA), 43 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Winchester Municipal recorded 716 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KBGF is concentrated in the fall months, with November, September, and October recording the highest operations counts of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 102 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Winchester Municipal averages 11.6 days above 90°F in July, 18.4 freeze days in January and 0.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.3°F, and January the coldest, at 48.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Winchester Municipal has published operating constraints in one category: other notes.
Heavy non-radio-equipped traffic operates at the airport on the first Saturday of each month.
A Ground Communication Outlet is available on frequency 121.725; key the microphone four times slowly to activate it.
For clearance delivery, if unable via the Ground Communication Outlet, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Winchester Municipal has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Arnold AFB (KAYX), 12.94 NM north.
Part of the Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBGF
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KBGF offer for business aircraft?
Winchester Municipal, identified as KBGF, has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 5003 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets operating into the field. The airport has no control tower, so pilots coordinate arrivals and departures using the common traffic advisory frequency. There is no second runway, so crosswind operations must be planned around this single strip. Dispatchers should factor the lack of an alternate runway alignment into planning for gusty wind days.
Is fuel available at KBGF and during what hours?
Winchester Municipal stocks 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel, covering both piston and turbine aircraft. The field is attended daily from 0800 to 1800 local time, according to the published attendance schedule. Outside these hours, fuel service and field attendance should not be assumed available. Crews planning early morning or late evening operations should build this attendance window into their scheduling. KBGF's fuel offering makes it a viable stop for a range of general aviation and business aviation traffic within its operating hours.
How does KBGF handle radio communications for departure clearances?
Winchester Municipal provides a Ground Communication Outlet on frequency 121.725 for pilots who need a clearance delivery contact. To activate it, key the microphone four times slowly on that frequency. If the GCO is unavailable, pilots should contact Memphis ARTCC directly to obtain a clearance. This setup reflects KBGF's non-towered status, where standard tower-based clearance delivery does not exist. Crews unfamiliar with GCO procedures should review the keying sequence before arrival to avoid delays in obtaining a clearance.
Are there customs facilities at KBGF?
Winchester Municipal does not have customs services on site. The nearest customs facility is at KCHA, located approximately 43.22 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international destinations must plan to clear customs at KCHA or another designated port of entry before or after a stop at KBGF. This distance should be factored into fuel and routing plans for any flight requiring a customs clearance near this part of Tennessee. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures directly with KCHA ahead of any international leg.
Does Winchester Municipal see seasonal variation in business aviation traffic?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Winchester Municipal, KBGF, is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly through the year. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows the lowest monthly counts in February and April, each with 30 operations, while November peaks at 102 operations. September and October also show elevated activity, with 92 and 90 operations respectively. Dispatchers scheduling trips into KBGF during the fall months should anticipate higher traffic volumes compared to the winter and spring lull.