Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field

KBKT / BKT

Blackstone, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 19:55Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
19:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
9 kt
290°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKT 301955Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM FEW070 23/23 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP086 T02270225

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 439 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,439 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 9 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 7,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (439 ft)
Pressure Alt
597 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,662 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKT
01 ✈️
19
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
4,032 ft 75 ft CON
1.6 kt 8.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
4,632 ft 150 ft CON 34°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBKT

3,949 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.8%
MVFR
9%
IFR
5%
LIFR
4.2%

Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 17.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
8.8%
E
4.9%
SE
3.5%
S
14.2%
SW
19.5%
W
14.2%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.6°C
Range: -12°C to 33°C
-12°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

January October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,949 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKT
IATA Code: BKT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 439 ft MSL

Location

City: Blackstone
Country: US
Latitude: 37.074200°
Longitude: -77.957497°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,032 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 04/22
Length: 4,632 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field

Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field (KBKT/BKT) is located in Blackstone, US at an elevation of 439 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 04/22), with the longest at 4,632 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,949 weather observations shows KBKT maintains VFR conditions 81.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBKT come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (17.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, October, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 11.6°C (53°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.37 to 30.6 inHg (995-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,949 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.