MCT at BFL - Meadows Field Minimum Connection Time

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🏠 Domestic to Domestic

minutes

🌍 Domestic to International

minutes

🔀 Interline Transfer

110

minutes

🏢 Terminal Guide & Navigation

William M. Thomas Passenger Terminal (opened 2006) serving Southern San Joaquin Valley on 1,400 acres. County of Kern owned facility 7 miles north of downtown Bakersfield. Terminal operates 3:30AM-1:30AM daily with multiple FBOs and diverse aviation traffic.

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✈️ Airlines Operating at BFL

American Airlines

United Airlines

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Connection Strategy

Key regional hub serving 1.4 million people in Southern San Joaquin Valley. United flies nonstop to SFO/DEN, American to PHX/DFW. Less congested alternative to major California airports. Commercial service dating back to 1927 Pacific Air Transport.

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Gateway to Central Valley agriculture, oil industry, and outdoor recreation. Access to Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, Kern River recreation, and Bakersfield's country music heritage. Mix of commercial airline, business aviation, and agricultural operations.

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Quick Facts

Minimum domestic connection: 45 minutes
International connections: 90 minutes
Interline transfers: 110 minutes

🌐 Nearby Airports

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📍 Interactive Airport Location

Meadows Field is located at coordinates: 35.4336, -119.0568

🛠️ Traveler Tools

🕐 Layover Planner: Modern terminal with restaurants, car rental services, and ample parking. Bakersfield area offers Buck Owens Crystal Palace, Kern County Museum, and access to Sierra Nevada outdoor recreation.

🆘 Missed Connection Help: Contact American Airlines or United for rebooking assistance. FBO services include Atlantic Aviation, Bakersfield Jet Center, and Epic Jet Center. Alternative connections via LAX or SFO.

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