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Barksdale Air Force Base

KBAD / BAD

Bossier City, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 07:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

07:55Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

22°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 21°C

0kt

0°

9 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.05

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBAD 160755Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 22/21 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02230206 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.05 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.89 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (166 ft)

Pressure Alt

36 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 916 ft

ISA Deviation: +7.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KBAD 160400Z 1604/1710 VRB03KT 9999 SKC QNH3005INS BECMG 1614/1615 30006KT 9999 VCSH SCT040 QNH3012INS BECMG 1617/1618 36006KT 9999 NSW SCT040 QNH3009INS BECMG 1622/1623 36006KT 9999 VCTS BKN050CB QNH3000INS BECMG 1701/1702 01003KT 9999 NSW SCT100 QNH3002INS TX34/1621Z TN20/1612Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

08:34Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: 10+ km

14:00Z BECMG

+6h

VFR 300° 6kt

Visibility: 10+ km

17:00Z BECMG

+9h

VFR 360° 6kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

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BAD

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
15/33	11,756 ft	300 ft	PEM	151°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 151° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Barksdale Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBAD

IATA Code: BAD

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 166 ft MSL

Location

City: Bossier City

Country: US

Latitude: 32.501801°

Longitude: -93.662697°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 15/33

Length: 11,756 ft

Width: 300 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

• Fuel services available

About Barksdale Air Force Base

Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD/BAD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bossier City, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 166 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with PEM surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.