Fort Bliss & Biggs Army Airfield
El Paso has a rich military history dating back to the early 1800s and continuing through the present day. The military has a huge presence in El Paso, with Fort Bliss U.S. Army Post and Biggs Army Airfield offering employment to many of the area’s residents. Visitors to El Paso can enjoy a trip to Fort Bliss and a look back into El Paso’s military heritage at museums and special event held on the base, like the Fort Bliss Museum and the annual Amigo Airsho.
Fort Bliss Lodging.
Choose the Wingate Inn El Paso when you attend events at Fort Bliss and Biggs Army Airfield in El Paso, Texas. Our modern hotel is located just one mile from Fort Bliss and offers airport convenience plus a relaxing hotel experience, with high-tech features, comfortable guestrooms, complimentary breakfast buffet and business class amenities. [Top]
About Fort Bliss & Biggs Army Airfield.
El Paso has a rich military history dating back to the early 1800s that continues today. The military presence in El Paso is huge, with Fort Bliss U.S. Army Post and Biggs Army Airfield offering employment to area residents, plus museums and special events for visitors to enjoy.Take a trip out to Fort Bliss for a look back into El Paso’s military heritage, and enjoy unique special events on the base, like the annual Amigo Airsho. [Top]
Amigo Airsho.
Biggs Army Airfield hosts El Paso’s popular annual air festival, the Amigo Airsho. This fun and educational aircraft festival is held on the airfield each October, with thousands of spectators packing the base to watch stunt pilot acrobatics, tricks from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, and other attractions, including army equipment displays, vendor booths, and food concessions. www.amigoairsho.org [Top]Fort Bliss Museum.
The Fort Bliss Museum offers visitor the chance to peruse a variety of interesting exhibits, artifacts, Army vehicles, weapons, and historical information about the U.S. Army and the Air Defense Artillery at El Paso, Texas, plus a variety of special events and educational programs. The museum is open Mon-Sat, 9am-4:30pm. Closed on all Federal holidays. Admission to the Fort Bliss Museum is free. www.bliss.army.mil/museum/fort_bliss_museum.htm [Top]Events at Fort Bliss & Biggs Army Airfield.
From graduation ceremonies and employment fairs to soldier shows and town hall meetings, Fort Bliss and Biggs Army Airfield offer an ongoing schedule of events for active military, military families and visitors alike. Visit www.bliss.army.mil for more information about upcoming events at Fort Bliss and Biggs Army Airfield. [Top]
