BIF
Biggs AAF (Fort Bliss)
Army ATCT Fort Bliss/El Paso/, Texas
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | BIF |
| Facility Name | Biggs AAF (Fort Bliss) |
| Type | ATCT |
| Military Branch | Army |
| Tower Operated By | TechWise LLC Contract controllers |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | OPEN 24 HRS. |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | ELP |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAB |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Location | Fort Bliss/El Paso/, TX |
| Cost of Living Index | 89.9 (10.1% below avg) |
Controller Pay
| Contract Controller Pay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Rate (floor) | $34.99 / hr | $72,800 / yr |
| Health & Welfare | $5.55 / hr | $11,500 / yr |
| Total Compensation | $40.54 / hr | $84,300 / yr |
Federal minimum rates for contracted tower controllers here (U.S. Labor Dept., January 2026). TechWise LLC may pay more.