Airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF)
Mercer County Airport (BLF) is a general aviation gateway serving Bluefield, Princeton and the wider Mercer County area of southern West Virginia. Located just minutes from downtown Bluefield, it offers convenient access for private, corporate and medical flights heading to nearby towns and Appalachian destinations.
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About Mercer County Airport
Mercer County Airport is a general aviation facility serving Bluefield, Princeton and the wider Mercer County region of southern West Virginia. Opened in 1954, the airport provided scheduled airline service until 2007 and now focuses on private, corporate, charter and medical flights.
The airport sits on a leveled mountaintop about 3 miles (5 km) northeast of central Bluefield and roughly 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Princeton. It covers about 511 acres at an elevation of approximately 2,857 feet and operates a single asphalt runway, 5/23, measuring 4,743 feet.
A compact terminal building houses the airport management offices and a pilots' lounge, while the fixed-base operator provides aircraft fueling, hangar space and ground support. An on-site car rental counter, short-term parking and a courtesy car support onward travel.
Road connections make Bluefield, Princeton and nearby attractions in the Appalachian region a short drive away. The airport serves as a practical gateway for business travelers, private pilots, emergency medical operations and visitors exploring southern West Virginia.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Mercer County Airport operates a single general aviation terminal building that houses the airport management offices and a pilots' lounge. There is one passenger terminal, with no separate domestic or international terminals; scheduled airline service ended in 2007.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Mercer County Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Mercer County Airport to hotels, business locations and other destinations in Bluefield, Princeton and surrounding Mercer County.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Bluefield and Princeton.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Mercer County Airport for independent travel around Bluefield, Princeton and onward journeys through southern West Virginia.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Mercer County Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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