Keesler Air Force Base (KBIX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Keesler Air Force Base (KBIX) is a regional airport serving Biloxi, MS at 33 ft. KBIX 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 7,630 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 KBIX 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 west (260°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (89°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBIX 290255Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 31/24 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP097 T03140235 50006
What changed at KBIX?
Since the 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0155Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBIX
KBIX is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 33 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 KBIX. 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 | 7,630 ft | PEM | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 04 | 7,630 ft | PEM | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBIX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS: 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 KBIX 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 KBIX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PNS UA /OV PNS360025/TM 0123/FL050/TP TEX2/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNS360025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV JKA/TM 0038/FL022/TP A119/SK CLR/WX +10SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JKALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP A119Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX +10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV PNS/TM 2341/FL015/TP E170/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PIB UA /OV LBY180010/TM 2318/FL410/TP CL60/SK TOP FL410/RM ZHU
PIB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBY180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2318Reported at 23:18 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP FL410Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV MOB/TM 2258/FLDURD/TP E145/SK CLR
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV NPA120005/TM 2241/FL042/TP SR22/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV NPA120005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2241Reported at 22:41 UTC.FL042Altitude: 4,200 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV PNS27005/TM 2239/FL045/TP B738/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNS27005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2239Reported at 22:39 UTC.FL045Altitude: 4,500 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBIX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBIX reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 65%
- 04
- 35%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0200Z (9:00 PM CDT)
TAF KBIX 290200Z 2902/3008 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 SCT200 QNH2980INS BECMG 2917/2918 22012G18KT 9999 SCT030 BKN180 QNH2988INS BECMG 3000/3001 VRB06KT 9999 SCT020 BKN100 QNH2982INS TX37/2919Z TN27/2911Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2904 NEXT 2910
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBIX
- IATA
- BIX
- FAA LID
- BIX
- City
- Biloxi
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.4104, -88.9244
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,630 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 25.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 53m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Mississippi Coast RC Club - County Farm Rd — Gulfport, MS · 16 mi
KBIX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS 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 ↗
KBIX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBIX?+
KBIX has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 7,630 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBIX report its own weather?+
Yes — Keesler Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBIX have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBIX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBIX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBIX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBIX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Keesler Air Force Base (KBIX) 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 Keesler Air Force Base (KBIX)
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 Keesler Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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