Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF): Codes, Runways & Location
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (IATA: BIF · ICAO: KBIF) is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Bliss/El Paso, United States. It lies at 31.8495° N, 106.3800° W, 3946 ft (1203 m) above sea level.
Overview of Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Fort Bliss/El Paso in United States. It is identified by the IATA code BIF and the ICAO code KBIF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4131 m (13554 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3946 ft (1203 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being El Paso International Airport (ELP) about 4 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,131 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
Where is Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) located?
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is located in Fort Bliss/El Paso, United States. Its coordinates are 31.8495° N, 106.3800° W.
What is the airport code for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)?
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) has an IATA code of BIF and an ICAO code of KBIF.
How long is the runway at Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)?
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)'s longest runway is about 4131 m (13554 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) have?
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) a major airport?
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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