Kern County Airports
Bakersfield, CA Doing business as Meadows Field Airport Kern County Department Of Airports Part of County Of Kern
- UEI
- E3DQMGWJNF44
- CAGE
- 6DPD9
- Primary NAICS
- 481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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Parent
County Of Kern · Bakersfield, CA
LYM1ZJ6B7BM3
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County Of Kern · Bakersfield, CA
LYM1ZJ6B7BM3
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- Meadows Field Airport (BFL), 3701 Wings Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
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| Reseal/resurface runway. | Western Pacific Region (FAA) | $360,000 | |
| Reseal/resurface runway. | Western Pacific Region (FAA) | $467,368 | |
| Reseal/resurface apron. | Western Pacific Region (FAA) | $242,000 | |
| Extend/expand taxiway. | Western Pacific Region (FAA) | $4,605,333 | |
| Rehabilitate airport beacon. | Western Pacific Region (FAA) | $42,222 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Kern County Airports, operating as Meadows Field Airport, is a local government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a U.S. County Airport Authority. Located in Bakersfield, California, the organization manages airport infrastructure and provides critical aviation services to the Kern County region. As a government entity, Kern County Airports primarily receives federal funding to maintain, improve, and develop airport facilities, with a focus on infrastructure enhancement, safety upgrades, and operational efficiency.
Through its federal contract awards, Kern County Airports has engaged with the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (DHS TSA), specifically receiving a $284,700 Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to establish a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Reimbursement Program. This contract supports law enforcement presence at Kern County airports, demonstrating the entity's commitment to airport security and public safety. The contract was not set aside for any specific business type and was designed to provide funding for three months of law enforcement support from January to March 2022.
Kern County Airports has received numerous federal grants from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), primarily through the Airport Improvement Program and COVID-19 Airports Programs. These grants, totaling millions of dollars, have funded critical infrastructure projects including runway resurfacing (multiple runways at 1,000 to 10,849 feet), taxiway extensions and rehabilitations, apron pavement improvements, airport beacon replacements, and security equipment acquisitions. The grants have also provided economic relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting operational costs, personnel expenses, sanitization efforts, and maintaining airport concessions. Most grants were project-based, with completion dates ranging from 2025 to 2029, and focused on extending pavement life, enhancing safety, and improving overall airport operational standards.
Quick answers
Is Kern County Airports registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Kern County Airports's SAM.gov registration is active through April 13, 2027.
What is Kern County Airports's most recent federal award?
Kern County Airports's most recent federal grant award is Reseal/resurface runway (30601120122025), from Western Pacific Region (FAA), on September 2, 2025.
On GovTribe
See Kern County Airports's full federal record
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