Medium airport · Bossier City, United States
Barksdale Air Force Base
The host unit at Barksdale is the 2nd Bomb Wing (2 BW), the oldest bomb wing in the USAF. Its IATA code is BAD. Its ICAO code is KBAD. It has 1 runway, longest 11,758 ft (PEM). Elevation 166 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bossier City, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BAD |
| ICAO code | KBAD |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,758 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 166 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.5018° N, 93.6627° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Barksdale Air Force Base is known for
The host unit at Barksdale is the 2nd Bomb Wing (2 BW), the oldest bomb wing in the USAF.
History
The base was established in 1932 as Barksdale Field, named for World War I aviator and test pilot Lieutenant Eugene Hoy Barksdale (1896–1926).
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Barksdale Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Lake Bistineau State Park · United States · 16.9 miles away
- Caddo Lake State Park · United States · 32.8 miles away
- Conway Cemetery State Park · United States · 41.5 miles away
- Lake Claiborne State Park · United States · 45.8 miles away
- Martin Creek Lake State Park · United States · 54.4 miles away
- Atlanta State Park · United States · 60.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Barksdale Air Force Base?
The host unit at Barksdale is the 2nd Bomb Wing (2 BW), the oldest bomb wing in the USAF.
What is the airport code for Barksdale Air Force Base?
Barksdale Air Force Base — its IATA code is BAD and its ICAO code is KBAD.
Where is Barksdale Air Force Base located?
Barksdale Air Force Base serves Bossier City, United States. Its coordinates are 32.5018° N, 93.6627° W.
What is the history of Barksdale Air Force Base?
The base was established in 1932 as Barksdale Field, named for World War I aviator and test pilot Lieutenant Eugene Hoy Barksdale (1896–1926).
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3392
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barksdale_Air_Force_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.