Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) — Fort Bliss/El Paso, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBiggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) in Fort Bliss/El Paso uses the IATA code BIF, with KBIF as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BIF
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
Biggs Army Air Field sits adjacent to Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas, functioning as a military airfield rather than a commercial terminal, at an elevation of 3,946 feet reflecting the high desert terrain of far West Texas. A single runway supports military training and operational flights tied to the Army post. Fort Bliss ranks among the largest military installations in the United States, and Biggs serves as its dedicated aviation facility, separate from El Paso International Airport, which handles the city's commercial passenger traffic. The surrounding Chihuahuan Desert landscape runs dry and mountainous, with El Paso sitting right along the Rio Grande and the Mexican border. Public passenger service isn't available here, which clearly separates this field from the civilian airport serving the same metro area.
Runways at Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 13554 ft (4131 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | EL PASO APP | 119.15 MHz |
| CLD | EL PASO CLNC DEL | 125 MHz |
| DEP | EL PASO DEP | 121.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.6 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 49.95 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 122.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 127.9 MHz |
Airports near Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF)
- El Paso International Airport (ELP) — 4.4 km (2.7 mi)
- Abraham González International Airport (CJS) — 24.1 km (15.0 mi)
- Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) — 70.7 km (43.9 mi)
- Holloman Air Force Base (HMN) — 114.4 km (71.1 mi)
- Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) — 115.7 km (71.9 mi)
- Deming Municipal Airport (DMN) — 134.5 km (83.6 mi)
- Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS) — 175.5 km (109.1 mi)
- Grant County Airport (SVC) — 188.5 km (117.1 mi)
People search BIF expecting to book a commercial flight and instead find a restricted Army airfield, a mix-up that happens often given how close it sits to El Paso's civilian terminal.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)?
The IATA code for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is BIF.
What is the ICAO code for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)?
The ICAO code for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) is KBIF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.