Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport

KBKV

Brooksville, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
6 kt
Variable G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKV 291853Z VRB06G17KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP150 T03110178

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 6 knots with gusts to 17 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (76 ft)
Pressure Alt
24 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,962 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKV
03
21
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,015 ft 150 ft CON 26° No wind data
09/27 7,001 ft 150 ft CON 90° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBKV

7,585 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.7%
MVFR
11.1%
IFR
7%
LIFR
5.2%

Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 34.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.9%
N
9.4%
S
5.7%
W
8.1%
NE
18.6%
NW
6%
SE
4.9%
SW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.7°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 9.6%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,585 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 76 ft MSL

Location

City: Brooksville
Country: US
Latitude: 28.469461°
Longitude: -82.457114°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,015 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport

Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV) is located in Brooksville, US at an elevation of 76 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (03/21, 09/27), with the longest at 7,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 7,585 weather observations shows KBKV maintains VFR conditions 76.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 12.2% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 9.6% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 5% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBKV come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (34.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 17.7°C (64°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.75 to 30.49 inHg (1008-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,585 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.