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Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR)
Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport is a public-use gateway serving Bedford, Lawrence County and southern Indiana for private and general aviation flights. Compare transfer options to Bedford, Bloomington, French Lick and nearby destinations.
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About Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport
Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport is a public-use general aviation airport serving Bedford, Lawrence County and the surrounding southern Indiana region. The airport was activated in 1942 and is named in honor of Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, an Indiana native, U.S. Air Force pilot and NASA Project Mercury astronaut.
The airport is located about 3 nautical miles (6 km) southeast of downtown Bedford and operates a single terminal and FBO building. It has two runways and mainly serves private, charter, business and general aviation flights rather than scheduled airline passenger service.
Road access links the airport to Bedford and nearby communities, with rental cars, the FBO courtesy van and private transfers providing onward travel to Bloomington, French Lick and other destinations in the region.
With pilot and passenger facilities including a lounge, Wi-Fi, a conference room, fuel services and aircraft parking, the airport offers a convenient and relatively uncrowded gateway for general aviation travelers arriving in south-central Indiana.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport is a general aviation facility with a single terminal and FBO building rather than separate airline passenger terminals. Arrivals and departures for private, charter and general aviation flights are handled through this main building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers between Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport and Bedford, Bloomington, French Lick or other destinations across southern Indiana.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from BFR to business meetings, events, hotels and destinations around Bedford and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport for independent travel around Bedford, Bloomington and southern Indiana.
Bus & Group Transfers
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