Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

KBQK / BQK

Brunswick, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
18:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
12 kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
3,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBQK 041835Z AUTO 08012KT 10SM SCT024 BKN031 OVC037 24/17 A3029 RMK AO2 T02370170

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26 ft
SCT 2,400 ft AGL
BKN 3,100 ft AGL
OVC 3,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,426 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,126 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,726 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1025 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
-357 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 729 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BQK
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
8,001 ft 150 ft PEM 65°
11.8 kt 2.1 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 - KBQK

11,445 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.1%
MVFR
11.5%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
6.8%

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 17.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.9%
NE
15.4%
E
6.2%
SE
3.6%
S
5.5%
SW
12.1%
W
18.5%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.9°C
Range: -7°C to 34°C
-7°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 4.2%

Best Months for VFR

February November September

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 11,445 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBQK
IATA Code: BQK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Brunswick
Country: US
Latitude: 31.258801°
Longitude: -81.466499°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

Overview

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport serves the coastal region of Georgia as a medium-sized airport located near Brunswick. Situated at 26 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 31.258801, -81.466499, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the southeastern coastal area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KBQK demonstrate strong VFR predominance, with 76.8% of observations in visual flight rules. Temperatures range from -7°C to 34°C, with an average of 16.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270 degrees, averaging 6.8 knots with occasional peaks up to 21 knots, and calm conditions occurring 19.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The single runway 07/25 spans 8,001 feet with a paved and maintained (PEM) surface. Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility including fog at 4.9% of observations and conditions below 3 miles occurring in 1.2% of reports.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. The average crosswind is minimal at 3.7 knots, facilitating consistent approach conditions. November, September, and January represent the most favorable VFR months for pilots planning operations at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport.

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
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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.