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    Fort Bliss airfield runway renovated, extends usability by 20 years [Image 1 of 4]

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    A Sierra Pacific Airlines aircraft, appearing to be a Boeing 737, is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight above a desert runway. The aircraft features a white fuselage with light blue and dark blue accent stripes and the airline name prominently displayed on the fuselage. The arid, desert landscape and clear blue sky suggest a southwestern United States location.

    EL PASO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    10.01.2020

    Photo by Michelle Gordon 

    Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office

    Biggs Army Airfield was established in 1925, although Fort Bliss aviation assets date back to 1916. During his 19 years at Fort Bliss, Airfield Manager Randall J. Stewart said he has seen about $600 million invested in airfield upgrades and improvements, including: five new hangars, two new helipads, two new taxiways, a new aircraft parking ramp, a control tower, and now, a renovated runway.

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    Date Taken: 10.01.2020
    Date Posted: 10.14.2020 15:37
    Photo ID: 6389883
    VIRIN: 201001-A-QV384-1693
    Resolution: 6408x4577
    Size: 21.81 MB
    Location: EL PASO, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 64
    Downloads: 4

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    A Sierra Pacific Airlines aircraft, appearing to be a Boeing 737, is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight above a desert runway. The aircraft features a white fuselage with light blue and dark blue accent stripes and the airline name prominently displayed on the fuselage. The arid, desert landscape and clear blue sky suggest a southwestern United States location.
    A small metal utility building with a distinctive red and white checkered/striped pattern is situated in an arid desert environment. The structure bears the number '11690' on its facade and features a double gray door. A similar smaller building is visible in the background, with mountains and a clear blue sky on the horizon.
    The image shows a straight airport runway viewed from ground level, stretching toward the horizon with standard aviation markings clearly visible. Mountains are visible in the background under a clear blue sky, suggesting an arid or semi-arid geographic location. The perspective is from the runway threshold looking down the centerline.
    A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 (registration N798SW) is parked on a tarmac with military personnel in camouflage uniforms boarding via a mobile stairway. The aircraft displays the modern Southwest livery with a blue fuselage and red/yellow tail design. A mountainous desert landscape is visible in the background, consistent with a southwestern U.S. location.

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