Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) in Fort Bliss/El Paso, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF) is a regional airport serving Fort Bliss/El Paso, TX at 3,946 ft. KBIF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 13,554 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 KBIF 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 39°C (103°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBIF 290055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 39/11 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP023 T03940106 $
What changed at KBIF?
Since the 2355Z (5:55 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 6 to 0 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KBIF
KBIF is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 7,900 ft (field elevation 3,946 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KBIF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 13,554 ft | PEM | — | — |
| 22 | 13,554 ft | PEM | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→0 kt, ceiling 13,000 ft → unlimited.
KBIF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) in Fort Bliss/El Paso, TX: 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 KBIF is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KBIF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ELP UA /OV ELP125030/TM 2239/FL180/TP A320/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZAB/FDCS
ELP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELP125030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2239Reported at 22:39 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZAB/FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
SVC UA /OV DMN270030 /TM 1948 /FL100 /TP SR20 /TB LGT-MOD
SVC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DMN270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1948Reported at 19:48 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP SR20Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBIF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBIF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 13,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 22
- 68%
- 04
- 32%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1900Z (1:00 PM MDT)
TAF KBIF 281900Z 2819/3001 16007KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2996INS BECMG 2823/2900 16007KT 9999 BKN120 QNH2994INS BECMG 2902/2903 VRB15G25KT 9000 VCTS BKN120CB QNH2992INS BECMG 2905/2906 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT120 QNH2994INS TX40/2821Z TN24/2912Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBIF
- IATA
- BIF
- FAA LID
- BIF
- City
- Fort Bliss/El Paso
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,946 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.8495, -106.3800
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 13,554 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 56m
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KBIF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) in Fort Bliss/El Paso, TX 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBIF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBIF?+
KBIF has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 13,554 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBIF report its own weather?+
Yes — Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBIF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBIF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBIF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBIF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBIF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF) 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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (KBIF)
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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss), including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
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