Aransas County Airport

KRKP / RKP

Rockport, US

Last Updated
Jun 25, 02:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
02:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9 kt
160° G17 kt
8 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRKP 250253Z AUTO 16009G17KT 8SM 28/24 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02780239 55001 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aransas County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 9 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 6 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (24 ft)
Pressure Alt
-29 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,537 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RKP
09
27
14 ✈️
32
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 4,350 ft 150 ft ASP 100°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,608 ft 150 ft ASP 145°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
18/36 4,498 ft 150 ft ASP 190°
7.8 kt 4.5 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 - KRKP

8,811 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.1%
MVFR
29.1%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
4.4%

Aransas County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 4.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
14.3%
N
13.3%
S
19.3%
W
1%
NE
5.6%
NW
2.5%
SE
37.8%
SW
1.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.3°C
Range: -4°C to 34°C
-4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 7.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,811 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aransas County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRKP
IATA Code: RKP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 24 ft MSL

Location

City: Rockport
Country: US
Latitude: 28.086800°
Longitude: -97.044601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,350 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,608 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,498 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aransas County Airport

Aransas County Airport (KRKP/RKP) is located in Rockport, US at an elevation of 24 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (09/27, 14/32, 18/36), with the longest at 5,608 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 58.1% of the time based on 8,811 observations, KRKP requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.9% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KRKP come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 9 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Runway 14/32 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 September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 22.3°C (72°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.58 to 30.68 inHg (1002-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,811 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.