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KBIF/BIF METAR & TAF Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)

Fort Bliss/El Paso, TexasElevation 3,946 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR22 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
080@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
4,912 ft
+966 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0855Z (2:55 AM local) · 22 min old

KBIF is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
80° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW045
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
17°C / 15°C
63°F / 59°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.12 inHg
1020 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO FEW RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP143
sea-level pressure 1014.3 hPa
T01650148
precise temperature 16.5°C, dew point 14.8°C
55000
3-hour pressure tendency: falling then rising (0.0 hPa change)
$
station needs maintenance
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0300Z (9:00 PM local) · valid to 0900Z (3:00 AM local)

KBIF forecast starts VFR at 03Z. Worst period is 03Z to 05Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, TS). Best period is 07Z to 05Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Maximum temperature 23°C expected at 2100Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 15°C expected at 1100Z on day 26.
IFR
VFR
IFR
VFR
0300Z9:00 PM0900Z3:00 AM1500Z9:00 AM2100Z3:00 PM0300Z9:00 PM0900Z3:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BKN BECMG NSW FEW

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FAA: no delays reported at BIF.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Forecast: in the vicinity: thunderstorm (VCTS).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 80° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests monday partly sunny, high near 75F, low near 54F, 12% chance of precipitation. Key risks: thunderstorms in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms in the forecastWeather.gov
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms. Watch for developing convection and plan alternates.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Monday Partly Sunny 75/54 E 4 kt – 12%
Tuesday Mostly Sunny 76/54 SE 3 kt – 2%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 79/57 SE 2 kt – 5%
Thursday Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 77/55 ESE 6 kt – 50% Thunderstorms in the forecast
Friday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 74/54 SE 4 kt – 47%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 74/56 SSW 3 kt – 18%
Sunday Slight Chance Rain Showers 76 S 7 kt – 23%

Source: National Weather Service (office EPZ). Forecast issued 0917Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0422 80°80°5 kt80°80° 580°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
080° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 044 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
04
HEAD
4 kt
CROSS
3 kt R
BEST
22
HEAD
4 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 13,554 ft

04/22
Dimensions
13,554 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0444°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22224°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsSSALR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
4,912 ft
Pressure altitude
3,746 ft
Field elevation
3,946 ft MSL
Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Dewpoint
15°C (59°F)
Altimeter
30.12 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0022Z 6:22 PM
Sunrise
1317Z 7:17 AM
Loggable night
0047Z (6:47 PM local) → 1252Z (6:52 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0022Z (6:22 PM local) → 1317Z (7:17 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0122Z (7:22 PM local) → 1217Z (6:17 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is in Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas. Field elevation 3,946 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
Manager phone915-744-8088
AttendedALL MON-SUN, 1500–0700Z++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKBIF / BIF
SectionalEL PASO
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.8495, -106.3800
Distance from city5 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.15
EL PASO APP
APP
125
EL PASO CLNC DEL
CLD
121.3
EL PASO DEP
DEP
121.6
GND
GND
49.95
ANG OPS
OPS
122.7
PTD
PTD
127.9
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KELP El Paso International Airport
2 NM S
VFR
MMCS Abraham González International Airport
13 NM S
VFR
KLRU Las Cruces International Airport
38 NM NW
VFR
KHMN Holloman Air Force Base
62 NM N
VFR
KALM Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport
62 NM N
VFR
KDMN Deming Municipal Airport
73 NM W
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SSALR OTS.
›RSTD: PPR ALL ACFT 24 HR PN RQRD, CTC AIRFIELD OPS DSN 621-8811/8330, C915-744-8811/8330. TWR AND SVCS AVBL FOR ALL ACFT WITH PPR. PPR TIME VALID +/-1 HR. ALL ACFT CTC AFLD OPNS VIA PTD 30 MIN PRIOR TO ARR. FLT OPS AND TRAN ALERT SVC UNAVBL BFR 1 HR PRIOR TO PPR SKED ARR.
›JASU: 4(A/M32A-86) 2(A/M32-95).
›SERVICE: FUEL - A+, TRUCK REFUEL ONLY (ATLANTIC AVN, 1500-0700Z++ MON-SUN, C915-779-2831, 1 HR PN, AFTER HR CALL OUT FEE $100).
›FLUID: SP.
›MISC: APVL RQR FOR ACCESS TO RAMP.
›MISC: HGR SPACE EXTREMELY LTD FOR TRAN ACFT.
›AFLD OPS OPR 1500-0700Z++ MON-SUN, EXC HOL.
›TFC PAT: F/W 5000', TURBO PROP 5500', R/W 4500', JET 6000'.
›MISC: KBIF AUTO OBSN AND BAAF USAF WX AVBL 24/7, DSN 621-1215/1214, C915-744-1215/1214. OT 25TH OWS, DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, DSN 228-6598-6599. CLASS D AIRSPACE EFF 1500-0700Z++ MON-SUN, EXC HOL. OT CLASS E INTL GARBAGE CAP LTD. MUST BE BAGGED PRIOR TO ARR.
›MISC: INTL GARBAGE CAP LTD. EXP DELAYS UNLESS PLACED IN GARBAGE BAGS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.
›COMMUNICATIONS: PMSV 373.7.
›TWY L SOUTH OF TWY F DSGND FOR ROTARY WING ACFT ONLY.
›SERVICES: NO DE-ICE AVBL, NO OFF AFLD TRNSP AVBL FOR AIRCREW, 24 HR NOTICE FOR LAV AND WATER SVCS, 915-525-7087.
›CLOSED CIRCUIT TV OPNS, TSNT ACFT CIV-MIL INBD CTC AFLD OPNS VIA PTD AT 60 NM PRIOR TO LDG.
›ACFT SVC/TRANS ALERT WILL NOT SUPPORT LCL, ROUND ROBIN OR OUT AND BACK FOR TRANS ACFT.
›NO TWY EDGE LTS AT HOT REFUEL AREA.
›WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL HELIPAD PCL FREQ 126.2.
›CAUTION: EL PASO INTL RWY 22, 2 NM SE CAN BE MISTAKEN FOR BIGGS AAF RWY 22. COYOTE HAZ.
›NS ABTMT: VFR WEST ARR/DEP VIA MTN PASS 15 NM NW OF BIGGS AAF. AVOID VFR OVFT OF CITY. FLY 1500 FT AGL, 1500 FT HORIZONTAL DIST FM MTN DWELLINGS.
›BEARING STRENGTH RWY 04/22: ST175 SBTT593 TRT585.
›SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
›SERVICE-LGT: WHEN UNATNDD ACTVT REIL RWY 04; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; HIRL RWY 04/22 - 127.9.
›BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1500').
›BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (2100').
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KBIF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KBIF have a METAR?
Yes. KBIF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KBIF have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KBIF; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KBIF?
KBIF sits at 3,946 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KBIF?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.