BIX
Keesler AFB
Air Force ATCT Biloxi, Mississippi
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | BIX |
| Facility Name | Keesler AFB |
| Type | ATCT |
| Military Branch | Air Force |
| Tower Operated By | U.S. Air Force (81st Training Wing) Active-duty military controllers |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | MON-FRI 1400-0500Z++, CLSD HOLS. |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | GPT |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZHU |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Location | Biloxi, MS |
| Cost of Living Index | 90.0 (10.0% below avg) |
Controller Pay
| Military Controller Pay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Years of Service | Monthly Basic Pay |
| E-3 | over 2 yrs | $3,015 |
| E-4 | over 3 yrs | $3,482 |
| E-5 | over 6 yrs | $4,110 |
| E-6 | over 10 yrs | $4,760 |
| E-7 | over 14 yrs | $5,835 |
Plus tax-free housing and food allowances; some ATC assignments add $75–$450/mo special duty pay.