Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport

KBPG / HCA

Big Spring, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 22:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
22:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
6 kt
40°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBPG 292215Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A2996 RMK AO2 T02040088

Weather Briefing

VFR

Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 6 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating relatively dry 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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
929 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,573 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,521 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,739 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPG
06 ✈️
24
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
4,601 ft 75 ft ASP 66°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
17/35 8,802 ft 100 ft PEM 181°
4.7 kt 3.8 kt
141° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBPG

15,234 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.7%
MVFR
5.8%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.5%

Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.1%
NE
4.4%
E
2.1%
SE
5.5%
S
22.8%
SW
32.5%
W
15.7%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.7°C
Range: -16°C to 38°C
-16°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 15,234 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBPG
IATA Code: HCA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,573 ft MSL

Location

City: Big Spring
Country: US
Latitude: 32.212601°
Longitude: -101.522003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 4,601 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 8,802 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport

Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (KBPG/HCA) is located in Big Spring, US at an elevation of 2,573 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (06/24, 17/35), with the longest at 8,802 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 15,234 weather observations, KBPG experiences excellent VFR conditions 92.7% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBPG come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 10.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 45 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.4%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -16°C (3°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 15.7°C (60°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.63 to 30.69 inHg (1003-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,234 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.