Buckland Airport

PABL / BKC

Buckland, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
22:56Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
0 kt
0°
10 SM
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PABL 122256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN010 OVC015 M01/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 UPE45 SLP112 P0000 T10111028 FZRANO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 31 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,031 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,531 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Buckland Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -1°C (30°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (31 ft)
Pressure Alt
99 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,814 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ABL
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 3,200 ft 75 ft GRVL-G 122°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
122° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PABL

6,477 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.1%
MVFR
24.8%
IFR
8%
LIFR
5%

Buckland Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 12°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 14.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
1.2%
E
9.7%
SE
20.2%
S
12.9%
SW
3.1%
W
13.4%
NW
19.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -13.4°C
Range: -34°C to 12°C
-34°C 12°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,477 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Buckland Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PABL
IATA Code: BKC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 31 ft MSL

Location

City: Buckland
Country: US
Latitude: 65.981598°
Longitude: -161.149002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,200 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GRVL-G
ILS: No

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About Buckland Airport

Buckland Airport (PABL/BKC) is located in Buckland, US at an elevation of 31 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 3,200 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 62.1% of the time based on 6,477 observations, PABL requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 13% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at PABL come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 10.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Runway 11/29 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, March, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -34°C (-29°F) to 12°C (54°F), averaging -13.4°C (8°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.67 to 30.94 inHg (971-1048 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,477 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.