Brooks County Airport

KBKS

Falfurrias, US

Last Updated
May 1, 20:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
20:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11 kt
360° G18 kt
6 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKS 012015Z AUTO 36011G18KT 6SM -RA BR 21/21 A2972 RMK AO2 P0000 T02130209 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brooks County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 6 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 11 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (113 ft)
Pressure Alt
331 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,078 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKS
14
32 ✈️
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
3,071 ft 40 ft ASP 149°
8.4 kt 7.1 kt
40° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,002 ft 75 ft ASP 179°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBKS

14,048 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.3%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
0%

Brooks County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 12.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
9.1%
E
13.7%
SE
28.7%
S
16%
SW
1.6%
W
1.6%
NW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 21°C
Range: -4°C to 38°C
-4°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

October January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 14,048 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brooks County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 113 ft MSL

Location

City: Falfurrias
Country: US
Latitude: 27.206800°
Longitude: -98.121201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 3,071 ft
Width: 40 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brooks County Airport

Brooks County Airport (KBKS) is located in Falfurrias, US at an elevation of 113 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (14/32, 17/35), with the longest at 5,002 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 14,048 weather observations, KBKS experiences excellent VFR conditions 87.3% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBKS come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 7.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, January, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 21°C (70°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.58 to 30.67 inHg (1002-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,048 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.