Jack Brooks Regional Airport

KBPT / BPT

Beaumont/Port Arthur, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:42Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
23:42Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
11 kt
150°
8 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KBPT 042342Z 15011KT 8SM BKN009 23/20 A3005 RMK AO2 T02280200

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
BKN 900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
915 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
-128 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 836 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBPT 042320Z 0500/0524 18011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM050200 14007KT 2SM BR OVC007 FM050600 15005KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 TEMPO 0508/0512 1/4SM FG VV003 FM051500 14012KT P6SM OVC025 FM051800 15013G20KT P6SM BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
02:00Z FM050200
+2h
IFR 140° 7 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+6h
LIFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog
08:00Z TEMPO
+8h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPT
12
30
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 6,750 ft 150 ft CON 120°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
5,070 ft 150 ft PEM 166°
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 - KBPT

5,464 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.2%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
6.5%

Jack Brooks Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.3% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 3.7% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 12.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.2%
NE
10.6%
E
12%
SE
9.9%
S
22.5%
SW
8.4%
W
3.1%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.7°C
Range: -5°C to 34°C
-5°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 12.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,464 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jack Brooks Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBPT
IATA Code: BPT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Beaumont/Port Arthur
Country: US
Latitude: 29.950800°
Longitude: -94.020699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,750 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,070 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Jack Brooks Regional Airport

Overview

Jack Brooks Regional Airport serves the Beaumont/Port Arthur metropolitan area in southeast Texas, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Located at an elevation of 15 feet MSL, the airport offers two runways suitable for various aircraft operations, including the primary 6,750-foot concrete runway 12/30 and the 5,070-foot partially engineered material runway 16/34.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KBPT demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 73.2% of observations. Pilots should anticipate potential marginal conditions, as MVFR and IFR conditions occur in 21% of recorded observations. The airport experiences a temperature range from -2°C to 34°C, with prevailing southerly winds averaging 7.3 knots and occasional gusts up to 26 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location near the Gulf of Mexico influences its meteorological characteristics, with fog occurring in 11.8% of observations. Both runways demonstrate 100% wind compatibility, suggesting flexible operational capabilities. The low elevation and proximity to coastal terrain create potential for rapid weather changes and reduced visibility conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal visual flying conditions during autumn months (September, October, November), with consistently favorable wind alignments for both runways. Crosswind components remain relatively modest, averaging 5.3 knots for runway 12/30 and 4.2 knots for runway 16/34. Standard preflight weather briefings are crucial due to the potential for rapid meteorological transitions in this coastal environment.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.