Keesler Air Force Base (BIX): Codes, Runways & Location
Keesler Air Force Base (IATA: BIX · ICAO: KBIX) is a medium-sized airport serving Biloxi, United States. It lies at 30.4104° N, 88.9244° W, 33 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Keesler Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Biloxi in United States. It is identified by the IATA code BIX and the ICAO code KBIX. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Keesler Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2326 m (7630 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 33 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) about 14 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 ≈ 2,326 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Keesler Air Force Base
Where is Keesler Air Force Base located?
Keesler Air Force Base is located in Biloxi, United States. Its coordinates are 30.4104° N, 88.9244° W.
What is the airport code for Keesler Air Force Base?
Keesler Air Force Base has an IATA code of BIX and an ICAO code of KBIX.
How long is the runway at Keesler Air Force Base?
Keesler Air Force Base's longest runway is about 2326 m (7630 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Keesler Air Force Base have?
Keesler Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Keesler Air Force Base a major airport?
Keesler Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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