Mercer County Airport – BLF Airport
Mercer County Airport is a general aviation facility as categorized by the National Integrated Airport Systems. This means that the airport is used for private aircrafts and recreational flying. It is located three miles northeast of Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia. Scheduled passenger services used to operate in the airport via the Essential Air Service program.
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BLF Airport covers an area of land measuring 144 acres and stands 2,857 feet above mean sea level. It has only one runway that features an asphalt surface and measures 4,743 feet long. As of October 30, 2009, the airport had a record 16,400 aircraft operation. Statistics as of 2007 showed that it had a total of 1,721 passenger boardings recorded. Passenger flights ceased in 2007 when the federal law did not allow subsidies exceeding $200 per passenger for communities that are located within 210 miles for a large or medium hub airport. The Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is located 173 miles away making Mercer County Airport part of the subsidy exemption. Residents from Ansted, Beckley, Fayetteville, and other nearby cities can still benefit from the airport but not for anymore for passenger service.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When opting to stay in a hotel near the Mercer County Airport, there are quite a few to choose from. Quality Hotel and Conference Center is only 13 minutes away and offers spacious rooms to rest in. At 12 minutes away is the Baker’s Hill Inn. Its classic rooms are beautiful and simply a pleasure to rest in.
There are also other airports located nearby. The Raleigh County Memorial Airport is 56 minutes away and the Yeager Airport in Charleston is an hour and 90 minutes away by car.
On this page it is easy to search for Bluefield, WV airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Bluefield, WV, United States (BLF-Mercer County) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BLF airport.
Most of these BLF
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Bluefield, WV
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the BLF airport are New River Gorge Bridge, Appalachian Bible College, and Mountain State University.
Map of Bluefield, WV Hotels
View all Bluefield, WV, United States (BLF-Mercer County) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Bluefield, WV, United States (BLF-Mercer County) location map.
Weather Forecast for Bluefield, WV, United States (BLF-Mercer County)
If you planning to travel to Bluefield, WV, United States (BLF-Mercer County), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:15 AM.
The temperature feels like 76.55 with a humidity level of 57 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 13 percent with visibility at 14.6 percent.
Today’s UV index is 10, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:44 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
7/15
Few clouds
77°F
High: 88°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 15%
Tuesday
7/16
Few clouds
78°F
High: 87°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 35%
Wednesday
7/17
Thunderstorm with rain
75°F
High: 82°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 75%
Thursday
7/18
Thunderstorm with rain
69°F
High: 74°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 80%
Friday
7/19
Thunderstorm with rain
68°F
High: 75°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 50%
Saturday
7/20
Thunderstorm with rain
66°F
High: 69°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 65%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Bluefield, WV BLF airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BLF airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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