Barksdale Air Force Base — Bossier City, United States
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Distance & flight time from BAD
Barksdale Air Force Base
Barksdale Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation near Bossier City, Louisiana, and operates purely as a military airfield with no civilian or commercial role. BAD carries no scheduled passenger service, and access remains restricted to military personnel and approved visitors. The base sits 166 feet above sea level and relies on a single runway. Shreveport Regional Airport, the area's civilian commercial airport, lies just under 17 kilometers away and serves travelers who might otherwise search for BAD by mistake. East Texas Regional Airport is about 99 kilometers to the west, with Texarkana Regional Airport a further 110 kilometers out, rounding out the airport network across this part of the Ark-La-Tex area.
Runways at Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 11758 ft (3584 m) | 299 ft (91 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SHREVEPORT APP/DEP | 119.9 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 37.58 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 37.362 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 31.1 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 128.25 MHz |
Airports near Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD)
- Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) — 16.6 km (10.3 mi)
- East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) — 99.3 km (61.7 mi)
- Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) (TXK) — 110.2 km (68.5 mi)
- South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) — 112.6 km (70.0 mi)
- Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) — 152.4 km (94.7 mi)
- Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) — 164.1 km (102.0 mi)
- Alexandria International Airport (AEX) — 167.9 km (104.3 mi)
- Polk Army Air Field (POE) — 168.0 km (104.4 mi)
People searching BAD are usually looking for military-related information rather than a flight to book, since this Air Force base has no commercial terminal. Travelers who actually want to fly into the Shreveport-Bossier City area should search Shreveport Regional instead.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Barksdale Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Barksdale Air Force Base is BAD.
What is the ICAO code for Barksdale Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Barksdale Air Force Base is KBAD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.