Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL / KBKL) — Cleveland, OH

Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL)
BKL
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL)
Cleveland, OH
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BKL, A view from inside the Air Traffic Control Tower at Burke., photo by aeroplanepics0112
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BKL, A Southwest Airlines 737 is seen flying over the Air Traffic Control Tower on a rainy, cloudy day at Burke Lakefront Airport., photo by aeroplanepics0112
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BKL, Shot at sundown, photo by aeroplanepics0112
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BKL, Remote control Concorde, photo by Florida Metal
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Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL/KBKL) is a public-use airport located in Cleveland, OH. The airport sits at an elevation of 583 feet above mean sea level. It features 2 runways. Aviation communications are supported by 15 published radio frequencies. The gallery includes 10 photos of operations and aircraft at the airport.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier BKL
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 81°40'57.5000" W / 41°31'4.3000" N
-81.682639 / 41.517861 (Estimated)
Elevation 583.50 ft / 177.85 m (Surveyed)
Land 450 acres
From nearest city 1 nautical miles N of Cleveland, OH
Location Cuyahoga County, OH
Magnetic Variation 07W (1990)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Publicly owned
Owner CITY OF CLEVELAND
Address 1501 N MARGINAL RD
CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Phone number 216-781-6411
Manager JOEL WOODS
Address 1501 N MARGINAL RD
CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Phone number 216-781-6411
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Open to public
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle Yes
Control Tower ATCT
Lighting Schedule SEE RMK
Beacon Color White-Green (lighted land airport)
Landing fee charge Yes
Sectional chart DETROIT
Region AGL - Great Lakes
Responsible ARTCC ZOB - CLEVELAND
Tie-in FSS CLE - CLEVELAND
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAMs Facility BKL (NOTAM-d service available)
Certification type/date 1973/05
Airport Communications
CTAF 124.3 MHz
UNICOM 122.95 MHz
ASOS BKL (216-241-6904)
Airport Services
Fuel types 100LL,A
Airframe repair MAJOR
Power plant repair MAJOR
Bottled oxygen NONE
Bulk oxygen HIGH/LOW
Transient storage Hangar, Tiedown
Other services AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR
Runway Information
Runway 06L/24R
Dimensions 6604 x 150 ft (2013 x 46 m)
Surface ASPH (GOOD)
Surface treatment Saw-cut or plastic Grooved
Edge lights High
06L 24R
Alignment 58° 238°
Physical elevation 581.10 ft 582.40 ft
Coordinates 41.514133 / -81.692055 41.523761 / -81.671627
Traffic pattern Left Right
Runway marking Precision instrument , Good Condition Precision instrument , Good Condition
ILS type ILS/DME
VGSI 4-light PAPI on right
*UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
 4-light PAPI on right
*UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF CRS.
Approach light MALSF
Runway end lights Yes
Runway 06R/24L
Dimensions 5197 x 100 ft (1584 x 30 m)
Surface ASPH (GOOD)
Surface treatment Saw-cut or plastic Grooved
Edge lights High
PCN 63
06R 24L
Alignment 58° 238°
Physical elevation 580.50 ft 582.50 ft
Coordinates 41.512688 / -81.691688 41.520263 / -81.675610
Traffic pattern Left Right
Runway marking Basic , Good Condition Basic , Good Condition
Runway end lights Yes
Remarks
  • BIRDS AND WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL 24 HRS MON-FRI REQ FOR SERVICE ON SAT; SUN & HOLS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO 1630 ON FRI; 2 HRS ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED CALL 216-267-3600. PRIVATE ACFT & GENERAL AVIATION ONLY.
  • 72 FT SHIP CRANE 1300 FT SW OF RWY 06R.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC CLEVELAND APCH AT 216-352-2323.
  • HEL ASP: PRIOR TO PART 157.