Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Scottsbluff, United States. Its IATA code is BFF and its ICAO code is KBFF. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,967 ft (1,209 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 8,279 ft (2,523 m) long. Local time follows the America/Denver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BFF
- ICAO code
- KBFF
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 3,967 ft (1,209 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.8740, -103.5960
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,002 ft · 2,439 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 8,279 ft · 2,523 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AIA Alliance Municipal Airport | Alliance, United States | 68 km · 42 mi |
| CDR Chadron Municipal Airport | Chadron, United States | 115 km · 71 mi |
| CYS Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field | Cheyenne, United States | 129 km · 80 mi |
| LAR Laramie Regional Airport | Laramie, United States | 184 km · 114 mi |
| DEN Denver International Airport | Denver, United States | 242 km · 150 mi |
| BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | Denver, United States | 253 km · 157 mi |
| LBF North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | North Platte, United States | 256 km · 159 mi |
| MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | McCook, United States | 313 km · 194 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BFF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,567 | 974 | 846 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,912 | 1,188 | 1,032 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,484 | 1,543 | 1,341 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,531 | 1,573 | 1,367 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,269 | 4,517 | 3,925 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,607 | 4,727 | 4,107 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,857 | 4,882 | 4,243 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,263 | 5,756 | 5,001 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,335 | 5,800 | 5,040 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,603 | 5,967 | 5,185 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,042 | 6,240 | 5,423 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,183 | 7,570 | 6,578 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,244 | 7,608 | 6,611 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,604 | 8,453 | 7,345 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,466 | 8,989 | 7,811 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,315 | 9,516 | 8,269 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 121.025 |
| CNTR | DENVER CNTR | 127.950 |
| RDO | COLUMBUS RDO | 122.600 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?
The IATA code of Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is BFF and its ICAO code is KBFF.
Where is Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport located?
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States, at 41.8740, -103.5960.
What time zone is Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport in?
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Denver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 8,279 ft (2,523 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA), about 68 km (42 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.