Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport

TKPK / SKB

Basseterre, KN

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
10 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TKPK 222100Z 04010KT 9999 FEW022 27/21 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 170 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,370 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 10 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions with Showers Rain between 22:00Z and 10:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TKPK 221700Z 2218/2318 06009KT 9999 SCT018 PROB40 TEMPO 2222/2310 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
VFR
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KPK
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
7,602 ft 148 ft ASP 57°
8.7 kt 5.0 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 - TKPK

3,437 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.4%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 121 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.4°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 121 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.5%
NE
15.9%
E
67.8%
SE
7%
S
2.5%
SW
1.8%
W
0.7%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,437 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TKPK
IATA Code: SKB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 170 ft MSL

Location

City: Basseterre
Country: KN
Latitude: 17.311199°
Longitude: -62.718700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 7,602 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport

Overview

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport serves Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, as the primary international airport for the island. Located at 170 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 17.311199, -62.718700, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Caribbean region. The single runway 07/25 extends 7,602 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at TKPK are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 92.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Easterly winds averaging 9.6 knots with a maximum of 20 knots characterize the airport's wind profile. Temperature consistency is notable, ranging from 21°C to 33°C with an average of 27.9°C, and visibility typically remains excellent at 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport's runway configuration provides consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions for runway 07/25. Average crosswind components are minimal at 3.3 knots, enhancing operational predictability. November through January represent the most stable VFR months for pilots planning operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predominantly east winds at 90 degrees, which align favorably with runway 07/25. The low incidence of marginal conditions (only 7.7% MVFR) suggests reliable approach and landing environments. With calm wind conditions occurring less than 1% of the time, wind-related operational constraints are minimal.

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

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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.