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Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF/BIF) — Fort Bliss/El Paso, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: 20:00–12:00 UTC
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: Jet A++
Tower: 127.9
Runways: 04/22
Elevation: 3,946 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Oct 11

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 23:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KBIF
Name: Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 31.849501
Longitude: -106.379997
Elevation: 3946 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Fort Bliss/El Paso
IATA Code: BIF
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Chicago
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 4131x46m
Surface: PEM
PCN: 84
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 127.900 MHz
Ground: 121.600 MHz
Operations: 49.950 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 119.150, 121.300 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 20:00 – 12:00

Tuesday 20:00 – 12:00

Wednesday 20:00 – 12:00

Thursday 20:00 – 12:00

Friday 20:00 – 12:00

Saturday 20:00 – 12:00

Sunday 20:00 – 12:00

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 915-744-8088
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA): Jet A++ Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Army airfield, private use: all aircraft need prior permission 24 hours ahead (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded

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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

M372/26

critical Upcoming

Only runway closed

RWY 04/22 CLSD FOR SCHEDULED BAK MAINTENANCE

2026-10-30 14:00 UTC 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC

M0372/

critical Upcoming

Only runway closed

RWY 04/22 CLSD FOR SCHEDULED BAK MAINTENANCE

2026-10-30 14:00 UTC 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC

M340/26

critical

Aerodrome closed

AERODROME CLSD FIXED WING

2026-10-07 06:00 UTC 2026-12-06 07:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 01:50 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KBIF?: Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) operates from 20:00 to 12:00.
What is the tower frequency at KBIF?: The tower frequency at Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is 127.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at KBIF?: The FAA lists Jet A++ at Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KBIF require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KBIF located?: Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF) is located in Fort Bliss/El Paso, United States.
What is the IATA code for KBIF?: The IATA code for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is BIF.
How long is the runway at KBIF?: The main runway at Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (04/22) measures 4131x46m.
Is KBIF a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Army airfield, private use: all aircraft need prior permission 24 hours ahead (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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