KBIF · BIF
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
Fort Bliss/El Paso, TexasElevation 3,946 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
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.
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.
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
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KBIF have a METAR?
Yes. KBIF is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KBIF have a TAF?
When KBIF issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
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.