Curtis Field

KBBD / BBD

Brady, US

Last Updated
Mar 6, 13:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
13:35Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
10 kt
170° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBBD 061335Z AUTO 17010G16KT 10SM OVC024 21/16 A2983 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,827 ft
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,227 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
949 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,827 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,925 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,083 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBBD 061333Z 0614/0712 17012G25KT P6SM SCT015 OVC025 FM061700 20010G20KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM062200 19010KT P6SM SCT050 FM070200 15007KT P6SM SCT060 FM070800 16005KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:01Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 170° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
17:00Z FM061700
+3h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
22:00Z FM062200
+8h
VFR 190° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM070200
+12h
VFR 150° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBD
08
26
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 3,520 ft 110 ft GRS 91°
1.9 kt 9.8 kt
79° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,604 ft 75 ft ASP 180°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBBD

11,626 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.4%
MVFR
8.4%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
1.5%

Curtis Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 8.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.2%
NE
4.2%
E
6.4%
SE
12.7%
S
29.2%
SW
12%
W
7.8%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.9°C
Range: -12°C to 36°C
-12°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,626 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Curtis Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBBD
IATA Code: BBD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,827 ft MSL

Location

City: Brady
Country: US
Latitude: 31.178931°
Longitude: -99.324732°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,520 ft
Width: 110 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,604 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Curtis Field

Overview

Curtis Field serves the Brady, Texas region as a medium airport situated at 1827 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 31.178931, -99.324732, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for Central Texas, supporting regional transportation and general aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at Curtis Field, with 88.6% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. Temperatures range widely from -6°C to 36°C, with an average of 17°C. Winds are typically from the south at an average of 7.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 9.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 3520-foot grass runway (08/26) and a 4604-foot asphalt runway (17/35). Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 9.8 statute miles, with only 0.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions for operations. Runway selection can be flexible due to favorable wind conditions, with Runway 08/26 presenting an average 6-knot crosswind and Runway 17/35 showing an even more favorable 3.8-knot average crosswind. Pilots should monitor local conditions, particularly during the less frequent IFR (1.7%) or LIFR (1.8%) weather events.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.