Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)

KBIF / BIF

Fort Bliss/El Paso, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBIF 160855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02310141 50004 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
26.26 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,946 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,726 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 5,633 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBIF 160300Z 1603/1709 VRB06KT 9999 SCT110 QNH3011INS BECMG 1622/1623 15009KT 9000 -SHRA BKN110 QNH3008INS TEMPO 1623/1703 VRB15G25KT 8000 -TSRA BECMG 1703/1704 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT120 QNH3015INS TX31/1622Z TN20/1613Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BIF
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 13,554 ft 150 ft PEM 44°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
44° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBIF
IATA Code: BIF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,946 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Bliss/El Paso
Country: US
Latitude: 31.849501°
Longitude: -106.379997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 13,554 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)

Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF/BIF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fort Bliss/El Paso, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,946 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (04/22) 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.