Keesler Air Force Base

KBIX / BIX

Biloxi, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3kt
240°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.04
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBIX 160455Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM SCT110 27/19 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02700191

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33ft
SCT 11,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
11,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,033ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.04 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.01 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
-87 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,361 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBIX 160200Z 1602/1708 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3003INS BECMG 1617/1618 19009KT 9999 FEW030 SCT050 QNH3009INS BECMG 1701/1702 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 QNH3004INS TX32/1618Z TN22/1611Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1604 NEXT 1610
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
17:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 190° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BIX
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
7,630 ft 150 ft PEM 35°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Keesler Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBIX
IATA Code: BIX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Biloxi
Country: US
Latitude: 30.410400°
Longitude: -88.924400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,630 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 Keesler Air Force Base

Keesler Air Force Base (KBIX/BIX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Biloxi, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (03/21) 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.