Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF)
Medium airport · Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBIF |
| IATA | BIF |
| Elevation | 3,946 ft (1203 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°50'58" W 106°22'48" 31.84950, -106.38000 |
| Location | Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 13,554 ft (4131 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) at a glance
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is a medium airport in Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as BIF. The field elevation of 3,946 ft (1203 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBIF 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, 04/22, offers 13,554 ft (4131 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBIF 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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso International Airport | KELP | 4 km (2 NM) |
| Abraham González International Airport | MMCS | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Las Cruces International Airport | KLRU | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Holloman Air Force Base | KHMN | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport | KALM | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,946 ft field elevation of Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) 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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
What is the ICAO code of Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)?
The ICAO identifier of Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is KBIF, and its IATA code is BIF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) above sea level?
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) sits at an elevation of 3,946 feet (1203 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) located?
The airport lies at 31.8495, -106.3800 — in Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Paso International Airport, about 4 km away.
Does KBIF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBIF 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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)?
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 13,554 ft (4131 m) with a PEM surface.