BEND MUNI
BEND, OR
KBDN, Bend Municipal Airport in Bend, Oregon, sits at 3,459 feet elevation and operates with an air traffic control tower. The airport features a single asphalt runway designated 17/35 at 5,201 feet with 75-foot width. Instrument approach capabilities include four approaches with RNAV (GPS) and VOR procedures for all-weather operations. The airport also supports one departure procedure. Fuel services include 100LL and A grades.
Flight training is supported by five organizations serving the central Oregon aviation community. Bend Aircraft Mechanics, Specialized Aero Works, and Leading Edge Flight Academy provide comprehensive flight instruction. The Deschutes Flying Club offers pilot resources and community activities. Central Oregon Community College operates an aviation program supporting institutional and general aviation needs. This concentration of flight schools and clubs establishes Bend as a regional training hub.
Bend Municipal serves as a well-equipped general aviation facility in central Oregon's high desert region. The higher elevation runway accommodates operations at this altitude with sufficient length for training and general aviation flights. With multiple flight schools, community college aviation program, flying club amenities, and tower-controlled environment, this airport provides comprehensive infrastructure for pilot training and regional aviation activity. The high elevation demands pilot awareness and proper aircraft performance planning.