Barnwell Regional Airport

KBNL / BNL

Barnwell, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 01:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
01:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBNL 110135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3028 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (246 ft)
Pressure Alt
-107 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -48 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.5°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BNL
05
23
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,255 ft 70 ft ASP 45°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
45° angle
17/35 5,119 ft 100 ft ASP 160°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBNL

13,940 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.4%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
4.4%

Barnwell Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 42.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 42.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.2%
NE
10.8%
E
4.8%
SE
4.3%
S
3.4%
SW
6.8%
W
8.1%
NW
10%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.7°C
Range: -8°C to 35°C
-8°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

April November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 13,940 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Barnwell Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBNL
IATA Code: BNL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 246 ft MSL

Location

City: Barnwell
Country: US
Latitude: 33.257801°
Longitude: -81.388298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,255 ft
Width: 70 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,119 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Barnwell Regional Airport

Barnwell Regional Airport (KBNL/BNL) is located in Barnwell, US at an elevation of 246 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (05/23, 17/35), with the longest at 5,255 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,940 weather observations shows KBNL maintains VFR conditions 82.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBNL come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (42.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 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 April, November, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 13.7°C (57°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.59 to 30.58 inHg (1002-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,940 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.