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Mercer County Airport (BLF) in Bluefield, West Virginia
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Mercer County Airport (BLF)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 05/01/1954, Runways: 1, Land Area Covered By Airport: 511 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 26536.*A, Location ID: BLF, Region: Eastern, District Office: BKW, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 122.900 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000, Aeronautical sectional chart: Cincinnati, Airport To FSS Phone Number: 703-724-4288, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: EKN, Tie-In FSS Name: Elkins, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 2856 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2012-04-12), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCI, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZID, Boundary ARTCC Name: Indianapolis, Airspace Determination: Not Analyzed, Federal Agreements: NGHY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: BLF, Last Inspection Date: 06/30/2014, Inspection Group: Private contract personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: West Virginia, County: Mercer, City: Bluefield, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 17' 45.414'', Lng: -81° 12' 27.067'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.295948, Lng: -81.207519, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: FAA (2013-10-22), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (NE) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Mercer Co Arpt Auth Inc, 300 Markell Dr. Ste 200, Bluefield, Wv 24701, 304-327-5308
  • Manager
  • Clint Ransom, 300 Markell Dr. Ste 200, Bluefield, Wv 24701, 304-327-5308
  • Operations
  • Period: 12/30/2012 - 12/30/2013, Air Taxi Operations: 1,800, Itinerant Operations: 10,000, Local Operations: 4,500, Military Operations: 100
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 12, Multi Engine Aircraft: 2, Jet Engine Aircraft: 2, Helicopters: 3, Ultralight Aircraft: 1
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA A+, Magnetic Variation: 7W (Year 2010), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Other services: INSTR
  • Remarks
  • ACTVT REIL RY 05/23 , PAPI RY 05/23; HIRL RY 05/23 & TWY LIGHTS - CTAF.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 05, True Alignment: 42, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 17' 27.955'', Lng: -81° 12' 46.652'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.291099, Lng: -81.212959, Physical Elevation: 2850 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 2850.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 4, Object Height: 22 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 288.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 170R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.3, Take-Off Run Available: 4,743 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 4,743 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 4,743 ft, Landing Distance Available: 4,743 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (04/12/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (04/12/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (04/12/2012)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 23, True Alignment: 222, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 18' 02.872'', Lng: -81° 12' 07.483'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.300798, Lng: -81.202079, Physical Elevation: 2856 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 65.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 2856.7 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 8, Object Height: 21 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 368.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 360R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.3, Take-Off Run Available: 4,743 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 4,743 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 4,743 ft, Landing Distance Available: 4,743 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (04/12/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (04/12/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/11/2012)

2012 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $118,113, Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $50,787, Other: $3,106, Total: $172,006
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Rental cars-excludes customer facility charges: $4,891, Other: $4,273, Total: $9,164
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $150,097, Communications and utilities: $35,223, Supplies and materials: $9,334, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $29,926, Depreciation: $253,966, Other: $68,462, Total: $547,008
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $136, Grant receipts: $1,633,411, Other: $2,148, Total: $1,635,695
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $1,269,857, Net assets (deficit) at beginning of year: $7,840,722, Net assets (deficit) at end of year: $9,110,581

2011 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $130,377, Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $41,026, Other: $545, Total: $171,948
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Rental cars-excludes customer facility charges: $9,655, Total: $9,655
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $142,670, Communications and utilities: $39,770, Supplies and materials: $8,724, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $31,499, Depreciation: $263,997, Other: $68,647, Total: $555,307
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $186, Grant receipts: $601,657, Other: $5, Total: $601,848
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $228,144, Net assets (deficit) at beginning of year: $7,612,722, Net assets (deficit) at end of year: $7,840,866

2010 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $124,428, Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $52,310, Other: $379, Total: $177,117
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Rental cars-excludes customer facility charges: $9,451, Total: $9,451
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $166,612, Communications and utilities: $38,356, Supplies and materials: $7,309, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $40,692, Depreciation: $242,742, Other: $83,436, Total: $579,147
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $194, Grant receipts: $3,133,705, Other: $16,000, Total: $3,149,899
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $2,757,320, Net assets (deficit) at beginning of year: $4,870,693
  • Reporting Year Proceeds
  • Proceeds from sale of property: $16,000

2009 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $113,171, Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $55,672, Security reimbursement from Federal Government: $9,869, Other: $678, Total: $179,390
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Rental cars-excludes customer facility charges: $4,676, Total: $4,676
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $148,756, Communications and utilities: $45,622, Supplies and materials: $7,785, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $40,266, Depreciation: $184,187, Other: $54,931, Total: $481,547
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $335, Grant receipts: $905,284, Total: $905,619
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $608,138
  • Capital Expenditures and Construction in Progress
  • Terminal: $893,898, Other: $50,264, Total: $944,162
  • Externally Restricted Assets
  • Restrictions for renewals and replacements: $179,944, Total: $179,944
  • Unrestricted Net Assets
  • Unrestricted Cash and Investments: $162,996

2008 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $113,389, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $78,840, Security Reimbursement: $31,251, Misc.: $1,251, Total: $224,731
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $5,000, Terminal - food and beverage: $118, Rental cars: $9,101, Total: $14,219
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $801, Grant receipts: $679,256, Other: $1,861, Total: $681,918
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $142,870, Communications and utilities: $39,957, Supplies and materials: $4,731, Repairs and maintenance: $15,068, Contractual services: $17,740, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $42,589, Misc.: $11,027, Other: $28,568, Total: $302,550
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense: $1, Total: $1, Depreciation: $176,097, Net: $442,220
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Terminal: $669,439, Total: $669,439
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Other: $41,734, Total: $41,734
  • Restricted Financial Assets
  • Restrictions for renewals and replacements: $241,185, Total: $241,185, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $207,514

2007 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $195,878, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $55,327, Security Reimbursement: $59,144, Misc.: $536, Total: $310,885
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $13,619, Terminal - food and beverage: $224, Rental cars: $12,293, Total: $26,136
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $525, Grant receipts: $1,735,240, Total: $1,735,765
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $142,546, Communications and utilities: $45,246, Supplies and materials: $9,024, Repairs and maintenance: $21,735, Contractual services: $53,330, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $31,518, Other: $51,641, Total: $355,040
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense: $3, Total: $3, Depreciation: $133,412, Net: $1,584,331
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Terminal: $1,463,783, Total: $1,463,783
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Other: $67,284, Total: $67,284
  • Restricted Financial Assets
  • Restrictions for renewals and replacements: $310,874, Total: $310,874, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $242,397

2006 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $126,742, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $67,616, Security Reimbursement: $57,826, Misc.: $4,824, Total: $257,008
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $14,343, Terminal - food and beverage: $145, Rental cars: $15,828, Total: $30,316
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $329, Grant receipts: $585,246, Total: $585,575
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $155,276, Communications and utilities: $37,466, Supplies and materials: $6,055, Repairs and maintenance: $25,514, Contractual services: $53,705, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $32,479, Misc.: $2,293, Other: $35,890, Total: $348,678
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Depreciation: $135,241, Net: $388,980
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Airfield: $11,430, Terminal: $529,332, Total: $540,762
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Other: $47,212, Total: $47,212
  • Restricted Financial Assets
  • Restrictions for renewals and replacements: $89,854, Total: $89,854, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $172,191

2005 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $100,602, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $153,923, Security Reimbursement: $45,787, Misc.: $48,616, Total: $348,928
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $12,789, Terminal - food and beverage: $452, Rental cars: $15,088, Total: $28,329
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $286, Grant receipts: $784,204, Total: $784,490
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $164,740, Communications and utilities: $33,121, Supplies and materials: $4,299, Repairs and maintenance: $21,536, Contractual services: $52,075, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $31,015, Misc.: $349, Other: $36,766, Total: $343,901
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense: $389, Total: $389, Depreciation: $167,518, Net: $649,939
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Airfield: $266,456, Terminal: $521,645, Total: $788,101
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Other: $71,992, Total: $71,992
  • Restricted Financial Assets
  • Restrictions for renewals and replacements: $74,353, Total: $74,353, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $1,814,416

2004 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $90,021, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $75,777, Misc.: $11,640, Other: $50,764, Total: $228,202
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $7,103, Terminal - food and beverage: $574, Rental cars: $19,263, Total: $26,940
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $240, Grant receipts: $194,143, Other: $2,991, Total: $197,374
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $198,750, Communications and utilities: $42,815, Supplies and materials: $5,384, Repairs and maintenance: $11,557, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $29,655, Other: $31,944, Total: $320,105
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense: $2, Total: $2, Depreciation: $115,390, Net: $17,019
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Terminal: $104,462, Other: $30,496, Total: $134,958
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Other: $35,442, Total: $35,442, Net Assets: $1,051,496
  • Restricted Financial Assets
  • Other restricted financial assets: $89,420, Total: $89,420, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $997,517

2002 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $11,316, Cargo and hangar rentals: $84,230, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $112,655, Misc.: $1,086, Total: $209,287
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Rental cars: $37,343, Total: $37,343
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $874, Grant receipts: $159,233, Total: $160,107
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $148,277, Communications and utilities: $32,297, Supplies and materials: $14,958, Repairs and maintenance: $31,528, Contractual services: $12,570, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $21,267, Total: $260,897
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense: $5,736, Total: $5,736, Depreciation: $126,600, Net: $13,504
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Airfield: $159,233, Total: $159,233
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Net Assets: $1,033,379
  • Restricted Financial Assets
  • Other restricted financial assets: $27,000, Total: $27,000, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $961,604

2001 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $19,679, Cargo and hangar rentals: $73,375, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $66,852, Misc.: $654, Total: $160,560
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Rental cars: $29,229, Total: $29,229
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $251, Grant receipts: $29,210, Total: $29,461
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $129,919, Communications and utilities: $34,266, Supplies and materials: $8,470, Repairs and maintenance: $10,651, Contractual services: $6,729, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $28,125, Misc.: $8, Other: $9,028, Total: $227,196
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense: $4,591, Total: $4,591, Depreciation: $85,178, Net: $0
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Airfield: $16,091, Total: $16,091
  • Restricted Financial Assets
  • Other restricted financial assets: $27,000, Total: $27,000, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $910,017
FAA Registered Aircraft: 13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Bluefield)

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