Mercer County (KBLF)
Airport Information
Mercer County Pilot Reviews:
richard.schilling
January 14, 2026Airport has recently had big flocks of birds on the approach end of runway 5. They have been present each time we've been there in the past month.
Jordan K.
December 15, 2025Just rent a car and leave us alone, get kickbacks from Hertz you're costing "me" funds by asking for a crew car. This is what I was told from the FBO.
markary
September 25, 2022Diverted here following a line of buildups that blocked our easterly path. Sole FBO attendee was very helpful, loaned us a courtesy car and gave us suggestions for breakfast. Wonderful small mountain airport.
FBOs & Fuel
Remarks
Airframe Repair Service: Rotary wing repairs only. fixed wing rprs available on call, contact amgr.
APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt reil runway 05 & 23; papi runway 05 & 23; hirl runway 05/23; taxiway lights - CTAF.
Attendance Schedule: Airport unatnd christmas & new years. for svcs call 304-921-3417 (line staff cell).
Deer & birds on & in vicinity of airport.
For cd if una to contact on FSS freq, contact indianapolis artcc at 317-247-2411.
Fuel Types Available: 24 hr self-serve fuel. fuel also available by truck drg atnd hours or aftr hours by prior argmnt, $75 call-out fee. line ofc ph 304-327-8440.
Manager's Phone: Mgr cell 304-921-3417.
Mowing in progress apr-nov all sfcs.
Runway 05 has steep drop-off 175 ft from threshold left side.
Runway 05 obstruction close in: 35 ft trees, up to 199 ft dstc, 300 ft right.
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KMKJ | Mountain Empire | 28.7nm S |
| I16 | Kee Fld | 28.7nm NW |
| KPSK | New River Valley | 31nm E |
| KBKW | Raleigh County Memorial | 34.1nm N |
| KJFZ | Tazewell County | 36.3nm SW |
| KHLX | Twin County | 42.5nm SE |
| KBCB | Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive | 44nm E |
Recent Arrivals
Scheduled Arrivals
Recent Departures
Scheduled Departures
Radio Frequencies
Airport Information
Mercer County Pilot Reviews:
richard.schilling
January 14, 2026Airport has recently had big flocks of birds on the approach end of runway 5. They have been present each time we've been there in the past month.
Jordan K.
December 15, 2025Just rent a car and leave us alone, get kickbacks from Hertz you're costing "me" funds by asking for a crew car. This is what I was told from the FBO.
markary
September 25, 2022Diverted here following a line of buildups that blocked our easterly path. Sole FBO attendee was very helpful, loaned us a courtesy car and gave us suggestions for breakfast. Wonderful small mountain airport.
FBOs & Fuel
Runway Information
Recent Arrivals
Scheduled Arrivals
Recent Departures
Scheduled Departures
Radio Frequencies
Remarks
Airframe Repair Service: Rotary wing repairs only. fixed wing rprs available on call, contact amgr.
APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt reil runway 05 & 23; papi runway 05 & 23; hirl runway 05/23; taxiway lights - CTAF.
Attendance Schedule: Airport unatnd christmas & new years. for svcs call 304-921-3417 (line staff cell).
Deer & birds on & in vicinity of airport.
For cd if una to contact on FSS freq, contact indianapolis artcc at 317-247-2411.
Fuel Types Available: 24 hr self-serve fuel. fuel also available by truck drg atnd hours or aftr hours by prior argmnt, $75 call-out fee. line ofc ph 304-327-8440.
Manager's Phone: Mgr cell 304-921-3417.
Mowing in progress apr-nov all sfcs.
Runway 05 has steep drop-off 175 ft from threshold left side.
Runway 05 obstruction close in: 35 ft trees, up to 199 ft dstc, 300 ft right.
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KMKJ | Mountain Empire | 28.7nm S |
| I16 | Kee Fld | 28.7nm NW |
| KPSK | New River Valley | 31nm E |
| KBKW | Raleigh County Memorial | 34.1nm N |
| KJFZ | Tazewell County | 36.3nm SW |
| KHLX | Twin County | 42.5nm SE |
| KBCB | Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive | 44nm E |