Brooks County Airport

KBKS

Falfurrias, US

Last Updated
Sep 23, 18:15 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:15Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
14kt
190° G18kt
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.87
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKS 231815Z AUTO 19014G18KT FEW050 36/22 A2987 RMK AO2 T03590218 PWINO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 113ft
FEW 5,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,113ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.87 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.76 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (113 ft)
Pressure Alt
163 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,710 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKS
14 ✈️
32
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
3,071 ft 40 ft ASP 149°
↑ 9.0kt ↔ 10.7kt
50° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,002 ft 75 ft ASP 179°
↑ 13.2kt ↔ 4.8kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Brooks County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 113 ft MSL

Location

City: Falfurrias
Country: US
Latitude: 27.206800°
Longitude: -98.121201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 3,071 ft
Width: 40 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Brooks County Airport

Brooks County Airport (KBKS) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Falfurrias, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 113 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (14/32, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.