BISHOP (KBIH)
Bishop, California · Inyo County · 2 miles E of city
Bishop (KBIH) is a non-towered, Class E public-use airport in Bishop, California at 4,124 ft MSL, with 5 runways (longest 7,498 ft asphalt). It is classified as a Commercial Service - Primary (Nonhub) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierBIH
ICAO identifierKBIH
Elevation4124.3 ft MSL
Latitude37.37311° N
Longitude118.36361° W
Magnetic variation15E
AirspaceClass E
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Nonhub
Based aircraft38
Annual enplanements10,007
Planned development (2025–29)$33,980,409
Sectional chartSAN FRANCISCO
ARTCCOakland Center
Flight ServiceRiverside
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityBIH
AttendedALL / ALL / 0800-1700
ManagerAshley Helms
Manager phone(760) 872-2971
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,567 × 100 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 08: P2L · 26: P2L |
| 12/30 | 7,498 × 100 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 12: P4L · 30: P4L |
| 17/35 | 5,600 × 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | 17: P4L · 35: P4L |
| H1 | 40 × 40 ft | Asphalt (fair) | — |
| H2 | 100 × 100 ft | Asphalt (fair) | — |
ILS approaches: 17 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 123.0 | — |
| UNICOM | 123.0 | — |
| BISHOP RCAG | 125.75 | — |
| BISHOP RCAG | 284.65 | — |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 760-227-6035
Airport remarks
- NO INTXN DEPS; HEL TFC APCH ARPT FM THE WEST BOUNDARY.
- RAMP FEES FOR COMM ACFT; MAY BE OFFSET WITH FUEL PURCHASE.
- OVNGT TIE-DOWN FEE; ONE NIGHT MAY BE OFFSET WITH MIN FUEL PURCHASE.
- FUEL DISCOUNTS FOR VOLUME PURCHASES.
- NO LOCAL TAXI SERVICE; DIAL-A-RIDE AVBL, BUT LTD ON SUN.
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
- MAIN RAMP IS RSTRD TO PART 121; OTRS USE TSNT RAMP BY FUEL FARM.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 12, 30, 17, & 35; PAPI RWY 08, 26, 12, 30, 17, & 35; MIRL RWY 08/26, 12/30, & 17/35 - CTAF.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Thai Thai Restaurant0.2 mi
- The Upper Crust Pizzeria1.7 mi
- Denny's1.7 mi
- KFC1.7 mi
- Imperial Gourmet1.7 mi
- Taco Bell1.7 mi
Lodging
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Bishop1.5 mi
- Vagabond Inn1.7 mi
- Travelodge Bishop1.7 mi
- Best Western Bishop Lodge1.8 mi
- Holiday Inn Express Bishop1.8 mi
- Econo Lodge Motel1.8 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

