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KBAD
Barksdale Air Force Base · Bossier City
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
166 ft / 51 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 128.25 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD), located in Bossier City, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 166 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Barksdale Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KBAD / BAD
Municipality
Bossier City
Country
Region
US-LA — Louisiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
166 ft
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Runway 15 / 33
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,756 ft / 3,583 m
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 151.4° / 331.4°
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 151.4° / 331.4°
RWY 15 (151.4°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: JKC | CRS: 147°
RWY 33 (331.4°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: BAD | CRS: 329°
A/D SHREVEPORT APP/DEP
119.90 MHz
ATIS ATIS
37.58 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
37.36 MHz
POST COMD POST
31.10 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
128.25 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026