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KBIX
Keesler Air Force Base · Biloxi
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
33 ft / 10 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.75 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 7,630 ft · PEMLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Keesler Air Force Base (KBIX), located in Biloxi, 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 33 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
Keesler Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KBIX / BIX
Municipality
Biloxi
Country
Region
US-MS — Mississippi
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
33 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 35° / 215°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 35° / 215°
RWY 03 (35°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (215°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D GULFPORT APP/DEP
124.60 MHz
ATIS ATIS
25.60 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.80 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
MISC AEROMEDICAL EVAC
23.66 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.46 MHz
POST 403 WG AFRC COMD
25.28 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
120.75 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026