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Medium airport Biloxi, United States
Overview
Keesler Air Force Base (IATA: BIX, ICAO: KBIX, FAA LID: BIX) is a United States Air Force base located in Biloxi, a city along the Gulf Coast in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. The base is named in honor of aviator 2d Lt Samuel Reeves Keesler Jr., a Mississippi native killed in France during the First World War. The base is home of Headquarters, Second Air Force (2 AF) and the 81st Training Wing (81 TW) of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The base has specialized in ground trade training since its opening in 1941 during World War II.
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📍 30.4104003906, -88.92440032959999 · Open detailed map
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| Region | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 30.4104003906, -88.92440032959999 |
Runways (1)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,630 ft | 150 ft | PEM |
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Where is Keesler Air Force Base?
Keesler Air Force Base is a medium airport located in Biloxi, United States. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 7,630 ft.
What is the airport code of Keesler Air Force Base?
Its IATA code is BIX and its ICAO code is KBIX.
Keesler Air Force Base is a medium airport located in Biloxi, United States. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 7,630 ft.