Biggs Army Airfield - Operational Characteristics

Operational Characteristics

• Runway. 13,576 feet (4,138 m) long, 300 feet (91 m) wide, asphalt concrete (PEM or Porous European Mix) surface, capable of handling B-52, C-5, traffic. 1,000 feet (300 m) asphalt overrun on the "21" end of the runway.

• Taxiways. Approximately 9.7 miles (15.6 km) of taxiways.

• Parking (Hardstand): West ramp (near DAACG) can park 12 heavy aircraft, the hot cargo ramp can park 3 heavy aircraft, the heavy load can park 6 heavy aircraft, and the Main ramp has been recently refurbished and can facilitate parking of over 100 helicopters.

• Parking (Aprons): 3,600,000 square feet (330,000 m2), asphalt surface with numerous 50' X 120' concrete pads.