Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD) is a regional airport serving Bossier City, LA at 166 ft. KBAD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (15, 33), longest 11,758 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBAD in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBAD 130655Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02930227 $
What changed at KBAD?
Since the 0555Z (12:55 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0555Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBAD
KBAD is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 166 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBAD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 11,758 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 33 | 11,758 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBAD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, LA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBAD is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBAD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MLU UA /OV MLU/TM 0147/FL330/TP B39M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZFW28
MLU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLULocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0147Reported at 01:47 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZFW28Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBAD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBAD reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 87%
- 33
- 13%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1605Z (11:05 AM CDT)
TAF COR KBAD 081605Z 0812/0918 12006KT 9999 SKC QNH3003INS BECMG 0814/0815 15008KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2999INS WND 14006KT AFT 0900 TX36/0820Z TN23/0812Z LAST NO AMDS 0815 NEXT 1812
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBAD
- IATA
- BAD
- FAA LID
- BAD
- City
- Bossier City
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 166 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5018, -93.6627
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,758 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 37.58 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 12m
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KBAD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, LA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBAD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBAD?+
KBAD has 2 runways: 15, 33; the longest is 11,758 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBAD report its own weather?+
Yes. Barksdale Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBAD have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBAD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBAD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBAD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBAD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Barksdale Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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