Keesler Air Force Base (KBIX)
Medium airport · Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | Keesler Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBIX |
| IATA | BIX |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°24'37" W 88°55'28" 30.41040, -88.92440 |
| Location | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,630 ft (2326 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Keesler Air Force Base at a glance
Keesler Air Force Base is a medium airport in Biloxi, Mississippi, United States, known to airline systems as BIX. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBIX 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 7,630 ft (2326 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 KBIX 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 Keesler 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | KGPT | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Mobile Regional Airport | KMOB | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Mobile Downtown Airport | KBFM | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport | KHBG | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Lakefront Airport | KNEW | 114 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Keesler Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Keesler 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 Keesler Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Keesler Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Keesler Air Force Base is KBIX, and its IATA code is BIX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Keesler Air Force Base above sea level?
Keesler Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Keesler Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 30.4104, -88.9244 — in Biloxi, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, about 14 km away.
Does KBIX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBIX 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 Keesler Air Force Base?
Keesler Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,630 ft (2326 m) with a PEM surface.