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 from the south-southeast (150°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBIF 130855Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP085 T02700157 50000 $
What changed at KBIF?
Since the 0755Z (1:55 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0755Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBIF
KBIF is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,200 ft (field elevation 3,946 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 KBIF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 13,554 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 04 | 13,554 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 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 © 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBIF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBIF reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 66%
- 04
- 34%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0300Z (9:00 PM MDT)
TAF KBIF 130300Z 1303/1409 27010KT 9999 FEW150 510206 QNH3001INS BECMG 1309/1310 VRB10KT 9999 SCT120 510206 QNH3003INS BECMG 1316/1317 18010G15KT 9999 BKN120 510206 QNH2996INS BECMG 1404/1405 26010G20KT 9000 -SHRA BKN090 510008 QNH3003INS TX38/1321Z TN24/1312Z
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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
- Next sunset
- 15h 30m
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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 2610 · 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)
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