Keesler Air Force Base

KBIX / BIX

Biloxi, US

Last Updated
Nov 3, 12:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
3kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.28
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBIX 031255Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP257 T00780040 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.28 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.25 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
-327 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,159 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBIX 031100Z 0311/0417 02009KT 9999 SKC QNH3025INS TX21/0318Z TN07/0312Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BIX
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
7,630 ft 150 ft PEM 35°
↑ 3.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° 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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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.