Barksdale Air Force Base

KBAD / BAD

Bossier City, US

KBAD (BAD) Barksdale Air Force Base — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

14 official charts for Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD / BAD) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (14) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KBAD Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Barksdale Air Force Base published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Airport Diagrams 1

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 9

Additional Charts 4

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 6, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

Barksdale AFB is a military facility with private use only restrictions and Class C airspace. The airport has a single precision instrument runway 15/33 (11758x299 ft) with ILS approaches available to both ends. Tower operates limited hours with 24-hour approach/departure service available.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
A++
Operating Hours
Tower: 1300-0400Z MON-FRI, 1400-2200Z WKENDS; Approach/Departure: H24

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
No landing fee
PPR Required

Published Approach Procedures

HI-ILS OR LOC W RWY 15 HI-ILS OR LOC Y RWY 33 HI-ILS OR LOC Z RWY 33 HI-TACAN Z RWY 15 HI-TACAN Z RWY 33 HI-VOR/DME Z RWY 33 ILS OR LOC W RWY 33 ILS OR LOC Y RWY 15 ILS OR LOC Z RWY 15 TACAN Y RWY 15 TACAN Y RWY 33 VOR/DME Y RWY 33

Special Procedures

Private use only. Transit aircraft with ordnance not authorized. Taxiways E & E1 unlighted and usable for daylight VFR only.

PPL / GA Operations

Private use only - military facility. Left traffic pattern both runway ends. ILS unmonitored when tower closed. Active construction notice in effect. Transit aircraft with ordnance not authorized.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 6, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

7 frequencies
Tower
128.250
MHz
TWR
Ground
121.800
MHz
GND
ATIS
37.580
MHz
ATIS
POST
31.100
MHz
COMD POST
PTD
37.220
MHz
PTD
PMSV
37.362
MHz
PMSV METRO
A/D
119.900
MHz
SHREVEPORT APP/DEP
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KBAD (BAD) Barksdale Air Force Base?

We list 14 official charts for KBAD, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KBAD?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KBAD (BAD) Barksdale Air Force Base are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KBAD free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.