Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Plan a trip involving Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD) with airport location, runway references and nearby empty-leg listings. The direct carrier must confirm airport access and aircraft suitability for your itinerary.
KBAD - Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
ICAO Code: KBAD · IATA Code: BAD
Identifier references: OurAirports · FAA NASR (September 3, 2026).
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Airport Classification
Medium airport
Scheduled passenger service is not listed in the source; this does not determine charter access.
Longest Published Runway
11,758 ft
Reference length only; usable runway and aircraft performance must be confirmed for the mission.
Field Elevation
166 ft
Published reference elevation; verify current airport and performance information before departure.
FBO, Handling & Access
Confirm for this mission
Current suitability, handling, parking, fuel, and permissions require direct-carrier confirmation.
Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD) Private Jet Charter Planning
OurAirports identifies Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD) as a medium airport in Bossier City, Louisiana, United States, serving the Bossier City area. Its source identifiers are BAD, KBAD. The source does not mark scheduled passenger service, which does not determine private-charter access.
Runway and operating checks for KBAD
For preliminary comparison, the same source lists a longest published runway of 11,758 feet and a field elevation of 166 feet. Those values are reference fields, not an operating approval. Before a trip is proposed, the direct air carrier must confirm airport status and access, usable runway length and surface, aircraft performance, payload, weather, current notices, parking, fuel, customs when applicable, and handling for the requested date.
What to include in a charter request involving KBAD
For a useful review, provide the passenger count, baggage, pets, accessibility needs, preferred schedule, and exact ground destination. Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate aircraft; a licensed direct air carrier controls and operates the flight. Aircraft, airport suitability, availability, operator, payment, change, and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing for the specific trip.
Reference coordinates, classification, elevation, and published runway length shown on this page come from OurAirports open data for source ident KBAD. Reference fields can change and do not confirm airport status, charter access, or operator acceptance.
Planning references: the FAA Chart Supplement search and NOTAM Search. These are research starting points, not confirmation that KBAD accepts charter operations. Current access and mission suitability require direct-carrier confirmation.
Nearby airport reference comparison
| Airport | Distance from KBAD | Published runway |
|---|---|---|
| Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD)OurAirports record for KBAD | This airport | 11,758 ft |
| Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN)OurAirports record for KDTN | 5.5 mi | 5,016 ft |
| Shreveport Regional Airport (KSHV)OurAirports record for KSHV | 10.3 mi | 8,348 ft |
| Minden Airport (KMNE)OurAirports record for KF24 | 23.5 mi | 5,004 ft |
Distances are between airport coordinates, not driving distances or flight routes. Runway figures are source references, not usable landing distances. View the KBAD source record or read the methodology and download airport reference data.
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Jet Partners. Barksdale Air Force Base (KBAD) airport planning reference. https://jetpartners.aero/airports/KBAD#airport-reference. Reference data: OurAirports. Add your access date when citing.
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