Brač Airport

LDSB / BWK

Gornji Humac, HR

Last Updated
Mar 3, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 22 hours ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
7 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LDSB 031300Z 22007KT 9999 SCT025 11/08 Q1027

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,776 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,276 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LDSB 031125Z 0312/0412 22007KT 9999 SCT025 TX14/0313Z TN05/0405Z BECMG 0315/0317 30005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DSB
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,774 ft 98 ft ASP 35°
6.9 kt 1.2 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 - LDSB

380 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.8%
MVFR
5%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
10.3%

Brač Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 28°C with an average of 17°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 14.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.2%
NE
25.8%
E
6.1%
SE
19.9%
S
8.6%
SW
14.4%
W
2.8%
NW
4%

Temperature Range

Average: 17°C
Range: 7°C to 28°C
7°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 14.4%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 380 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brač Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LDSB
IATA Code: BWK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,776 ft MSL

Location

City: Gornji Humac
Country: HR
Latitude: 43.284454°
Longitude: 16.678362°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,774 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brač Airport

Overview

Brač Airport serves the island of Brač in Croatia, located at an elevation of 1776 ft MSL near Gornji Humac. This medium-sized airport provides essential air connectivity for the central Dalmatian coastal region, situated at coordinates 43.284454, 16.678362. The airport features a single asphalt runway (03/21) measuring 5774 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Brač Airport are predominantly VFR, with 86.5% of observations supporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences a prevailing northeast wind at 45 degrees, averaging 8.5 knots with occasional gusts up to 26 knots. Temperature ranges from 7°C to 28°C, with an average of 17.9°C, and visibility typically excellent at 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport's elevated position at 1776 ft MSL presents unique terrain considerations for pilots approaching the island airport. Seasonal variations are notable, with December, September, and October offering the most consistently favorable VFR conditions. The surrounding geography includes typical Adriatic coastal terrain, which can influence local wind patterns and approach characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates extremely favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.1 knots. Pilots should note minimal calm wind periods (0.7% of observations) and prepare for the consistent northeast wind direction. While fog occurs in 13.2% of observations, overall visibility and flying conditions remain predominantly clear.

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.