Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD)
Medium airport · Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Barksdale Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBAD |
| IATA | BAD |
| Elevation | 166 ft (51 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°30'6" W 93°39'46" 32.50180, -93.66270 |
| Location | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 11,758 ft (3584 m) | 299 ft | PEM | Yes |
Barksdale Air Force Base at a glance
Barksdale Air Force Base is a medium airport in Bossier City, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as BAD. The field elevation of 166 ft (51 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBAD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 11,758 ft (3584 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBAD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Barksdale Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport Regional Airport | KSHV | 17 km (9 NM) |
| East Texas Regional Airport | KGGG | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) | KTXK | 110 km (59 NM) |
| South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field | KELD | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Monroe Regional Airport | KMLU | 152 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barksdale Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 166 ft field elevation of Barksdale Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Barksdale Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Barksdale Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Barksdale Air Force Base is KBAD, and its IATA code is BAD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barksdale Air Force Base above sea level?
Barksdale Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 166 feet (51 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barksdale Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 32.5018, -93.6627 — in Bossier City, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shreveport Regional Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KBAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBAD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base?
Barksdale Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 11,758 ft (3584 m) with a PEM surface.