Buckeye Municipal Airport

KBXK / BXK

Buckeye, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 00:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
00:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
7 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBXK 300015Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A2984 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 7 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C, indicating very 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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,033 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,131 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,059 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BXK
05
23
11
29
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,310 ft 300 ft ASP 60°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
140° angle
11/29 3,400 ft 270 ft ASP 120°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,500 ft 75 ft ASP 182°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBXK

14,969 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.8%
MVFR
2.9%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Buckeye Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 23.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.1%
NE
5.7%
E
13.3%
SE
8.9%
S
5.8%
SW
7.4%
W
5.3%
NW
7.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.7°C
Range: 2°C to 41°C
2°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 14,969 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Buckeye Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBXK
IATA Code: BXK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,033 ft MSL

Location

City: Buckeye
Country: US
Latitude: 33.422397°
Longitude: -112.686317°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,310 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,400 ft
Width: 270 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Buckeye Municipal Airport

Buckeye Municipal Airport (KBXK/BXK) is located in Buckeye, US at an elevation of 1,033 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (05/23, 11/29, 17/35), with the longest at 5,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 14,969 weather observations, KBXK experiences excellent VFR conditions 96.8% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBXK come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (23.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 2°C (36°F) to 41°C (106°F), averaging 19.7°C (67°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.64 to 30.5 inHg (1004-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,969 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.