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Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD/BAD) — Bossier City, United States

Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD/BAD) serves Bossier City, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 166 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Sep 11
10 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-08-292026-09-11
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KBAD
  • Name: Barksdale Air Force Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 32.501801
  • Longitude: -93.662697
  • Elevation: 166 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Bossier City
  • IATA Code: BAD
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 3584x91m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 82
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 128.250 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 243.000, 254.425 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Barksdale Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 318-456-3226
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: A++
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M0431/26 critical
Aerodrome closed
AERODROME CLOSED. AIRFIELD AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES UNAVAILABLE
2026-09-08 15:35:00 2026-09-23 12:00:00
M373/26 caution
Taxiway restriction
TWY E2 MANDATORY HOLD SIGN UNSERVICEABLE
2026-07-21 16:07:00 2026-10-15 23:59:00
M371/26 caution
Taxiway restriction
TWY B MANDATORY HOLD SIGN UNSERVICEABLE
2026-07-21 16:05:00 2026-10-15 23:59:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KBAD?
Barksdale Air Force Base operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KBAD?
The tower frequency at Barksdale Air Force Base is 128.25 MHz.
What fuel is available at KBAD?
Barksdale Air Force Base offers A++.
Does KBAD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Barksdale Air Force Base (United States).
Where is KBAD located?
Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD) is located in Bossier City, United States.
What is the IATA code for KBAD?
The IATA code for Barksdale Air Force Base is BAD.
How long is the runway at KBAD?
The main runway at Barksdale Air Force Base (15/33) measures 3584x91m.
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