Curtis Field

KBBD / BBD

Brady, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
09:15Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
13 kt
160° G18 kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBBD 040915Z AUTO 16013G18KT 10SM SCT017 BKN023 OVC031 20/18 A2996 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,827 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
OVC 3,100 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,527 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,127 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,927 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
954 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,827 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,775 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,813 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBBD 040641Z 0407/0506 18012G20KT P6SM BKN015 FM042000 18010KT P6SM SCT025 FM050000 14007KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+11h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBD
08
26
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 3,520 ft 110 ft GRS 91°
4.7 kt 12.1 kt
69° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,604 ft 75 ft ASP 180°
12.8 kt 2.3 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 - KBBD

11,483 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.8%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
1.4%

Curtis Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 8.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.4%
NE
4.3%
E
6.5%
SE
12.5%
S
28.8%
SW
12.1%
W
7.9%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: -12°C to 36°C
-12°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,483 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Curtis Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBBD
IATA Code: BBD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,827 ft MSL

Location

City: Brady
Country: US
Latitude: 31.178931°
Longitude: -99.324732°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,520 ft
Width: 110 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,604 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Curtis Field

Overview

Curtis Field serves the Brady, Texas region as a medium airport situated at 1827 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 31.178931, -99.324732, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for Central Texas, supporting regional transportation and general aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at Curtis Field, with 88.6% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. Temperatures range widely from -6°C to 36°C, with an average of 17°C. Winds are typically from the south at an average of 7.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 9.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 3520-foot grass runway (08/26) and a 4604-foot asphalt runway (17/35). Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 9.8 statute miles, with only 0.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions for operations. Runway selection can be flexible due to favorable wind conditions, with Runway 08/26 presenting an average 6-knot crosswind and Runway 17/35 showing an even more favorable 3.8-knot average crosswind. Pilots should monitor local conditions, particularly during the less frequent IFR (1.7%) or LIFR (1.8%) weather events.

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
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.