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KBIF
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · Fort Bliss/El Paso
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
3,946 ft / 1,203 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 127.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 13,554 ft · PEMLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF), located in Fort Bliss/El Paso, 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 3,946 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
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
ICAO / IATA
KBIF / BIF
Municipality
Fort Bliss/El Paso
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,946 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,554 ft / 4,131 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 44° / 224°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 44° / 224°
RWY 04 (44°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (224°)
110.90 MHz
IDENT: BIF | CRS: 224°
APP EL PASO APP
119.15 MHz
CLD EL PASO CLNC DEL
125.00 MHz
DEP EL PASO DEP
121.30 MHz
GND GND
121.60 MHz
OPS ANG OPS
49.95 MHz
PTD PTD
122.70 MHz
TWR TWR
127.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026