L.F. Wade International Airport

TXKF / BDA

Hamilton, BM

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
01:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
4 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TXKF 050155Z 14004KT 9999 FEW013 18/17 Q1027

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 12 ft
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,312 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1027 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (12 ft)
Pressure Alt
-401 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -38 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TXKF 042332Z 0500/0524 12007KT 9999 FEW015 SCT300 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0512 5000 BR SCT008 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
XKF
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
9,705 ft 150 ft ASP 102°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TXKF

5,223 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.7%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
1.9%

L.F. Wade International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 13.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 31°C with an average of 20.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 13.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9%
NE
7%
E
8.3%
SE
7.1%
S
15.4%
SW
15.9%
W
22.5%
NW
14.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.6°C
Range: 7°C to 31°C
7°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

November September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,223 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

L.F. Wade International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TXKF
IATA Code: BDA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 12 ft MSL

Location

City: Hamilton
Country: BM
Latitude: 32.363998°
Longitude: -64.678703°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,705 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About L.F. Wade International Airport

Overview

L.F. Wade International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Bermuda, located near Hamilton. Situated at 12 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 32.363998, -64.678703, the airport handles medium-sized commercial and general aviation traffic. Its single runway (12/30) measures 9,705 feet long with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at L.F. Wade are predominantly VFR, with 83.9% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 12.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 37 knots. Temperature remains consistent, averaging 22.2°C with a comfortable range between 13°C and 31°C, supporting stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport experiences minimal meteorological disruptions, with virtually no reported fog and consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Seasonal patterns show November, September, and December as the most favorable months for VFR operations. The runway demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with a 100% favorable wind condition and an average crosswind of just 7.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 offers reliable wind conditions for approaches, with southern winds providing predictable landing characteristics. Pilots can expect stable approach conditions with high probability of visual meteorological conditions. The low elevation and consistent weather patterns contribute to generally straightforward arrival and departure procedures.

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.