Medium airport · Beale Air Force Base, United States
Beale Air Force Base
Beale Air Force Base is a medium airport serving Beale Air Force Base, United States. Its IATA code is BAB. Its ICAO code is KBAB. It has 1 runway, longest 12,001 ft (CON). Elevation 113 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Beale Air Force Base, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BAB |
| ICAO code | KBAB |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 12,001 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 113 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.1361° N, 121.4370° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Beale AFB was established in 1942 as Camp Beale and is named for Edward Fitzgerald Beale (1822–1893), a Lieutenant in the U.S. Camp Beale became a United States Air Force installation on 1 April 1951 and was renamed Beale Air Force Base.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Beale Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- South Yuba River State Park · United States · 16.9 miles away
- Empire Mine State Historic Park · United States · 21.6 miles away
- Auburn State Recreation Area · United States · 26.1 miles away
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area · United States · 29.6 miles away
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area · United States · 32.4 miles away
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park · United States · 33.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Beale Air Force Base?
Beale Air Force Base — its IATA code is BAB and its ICAO code is KBAB.
Where is Beale Air Force Base located?
Beale Air Force Base serves Beale Air Force Base, United States. Its coordinates are 39.1361° N, 121.4370° W.
What is the history of Beale Air Force Base?
Beale AFB was established in 1942 as Camp Beale and is named for Edward Fitzgerald Beale (1822–1893), a Lieutenant in the U.S. Camp Beale became a United States Air Force installation on 1 April 1951 and was renamed Beale Air Force Base.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3391
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beale_Air_Force_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.