Winchester Municipal Airport

BGF · KBGF · Winchester, TN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
979 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,003 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:12 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:28 AM10:28Z
Sunrise05:55 AM10:55Z
Sunset07:45 PM00:45Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:12 PM01:12Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:12 PM → 05:28 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:45 PM → 04:55 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 095°downwind 005°base 275°final 185°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
185° mag · 182° true
Dimensions
5,003 × 75 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 005°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
972 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 114 ft, 2,846 ft from threshold, 71 ft L of centerline — 24:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
29 ft
TDZ elevation
978 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 42k. PCN 25.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
121.675

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
128.15 LOW
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
121.725APT REMARK 2 WITH GCO FREQ
323.125SHELBYVILLE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

SYI 113.55 · RQZ 112.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SYI · Shelbyville VOR/DME 113.55 · 82Y Low r143° / 29.4 NM
RQZ · Rocket VORTAC 112.20 · 59X Low r049° / 36.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBGF
Coordinates
35.1775, -86.0662
Elevation
979 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 121.675 · ☎ 931-967-8445
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
NASHVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
BNA
Attendance
ALL 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1970/01
Distance from city
3 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 2-light PAPI (left) · 36: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF WINCHESTER
WINCHESTER CITY HALL, 7 SOUTH HIGH ST, SUITE 1, WINCHESTER, TN
931-967-4771
Manager
KATELYN SANDERS
420 AVIATION DR., WINCHESTER, TN
931-967-3148
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • HEAVY NON-RADIO EQUIPPED TFC FIRST SAT OF EACH MONTH.
  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725; KEY 4 TIMES SLOWLY.
  • FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Attendance

  • UNATNDD CHRISTMAS; NEW YEARS; LABOR DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; THANKSGIVING.
  • AFT HR - 931--636-1817.
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Nearby airports

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About KBGF

Winchester Municipal Airport (BGF · KBGF) is an airport in Winchester, TN, at 979 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBGF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBGF have a control tower?

No. Winchester Municipal Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KBGF?

Winchester Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBGF?

Winchester Municipal Airport is in Winchester, TN, at an elevation of 979 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.1775, -86.0662.

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