Brest Airport

UMBB / BQT

Brest, BY

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
6 kt
50°
7 km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UMBB 071600Z 05003MPS 7000 OVC017CB M03/M06 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 468 ft
OVC 1,700 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
OVC (CB)
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,168 ft AMSL
QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (468 ft)
Pressure Alt
716 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,332 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UMBB 071402Z 0715/0724 07003MPS 5000 BR BKN012 TEMPO 0715/0723 3000 -SHSN BKN010CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:38Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MBB
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
8,596 ft 138 ft ASP 113°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UMBB

2,499 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
19.3%
MVFR
42.1%
IFR
22.6%
LIFR
15.9%

Brest Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 19.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 38.5% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Temperature Range

Average: 3.6°C
Range: -24°C to 28°C
-24°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Statistics computed from 2,499 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brest Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UMBB
IATA Code: BQT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 468 ft MSL

Location

City: Brest
Country: BY
Latitude: 52.108299°
Longitude: 23.898100°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 8,596 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Brest Airport

Overview

Brest Airport (UMBB) is a medium-sized airport located in Belarus at coordinates 52.108299, 23.898100, with an elevation of 468 feet MSL. The airport serves the Brest region, providing critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potentially supporting military or commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Brest Airport demonstrate significant variability, with mixed flight rules throughout the year. Historical data shows 42.3% MVFR conditions, suggesting pilots should consistently prepare for potential visibility and ceiling challenges. The temperature range spans from -19°C to 28°C, requiring careful aircraft performance planning across seasonal extremes.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (11/29) measuring 8,596 feet with an asphalted surface, capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. Its moderate elevation at 468 feet MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment without significant terrain complications for approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

While specific wind data appears incomplete, pilots should conduct standard pre-flight assessments of current meteorological conditions. The airport experiences diverse flight rules, with VFR conditions occurring 20.8% of the time and IFR conditions present 23.1% of observations. September and October represent statistically optimal months for visual flight operations.

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.