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KBIF

BIF

Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · Fort Bliss/El Paso

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
04/2213,554 ftPEMLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF), United States. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 3,946 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
ICAO / IATA
KBIF / BIF
Municipality
Fort Bliss/El Paso
Country
Region
US-TX
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 13,554 ft / 4,131 m
Surface: PEM
Heading: 44° / 224°
RWY 04
No ILS
RWY 22
110.90 MHz
ID: BIF | CRS: 224°

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

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

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

KELP ILS
El Paso International Airport
5 km
MMCS
Abraham González International Airport
24 km
KLRU ILS
Las Cruces International Airport
71 km
KHMN ILS
Holloman Air Force Base
114 km
KALM
Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport
116 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified