Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

KBRD / BRD

Brainerd, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:04Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
22:04Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
10 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KBRD 042204Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM BKN014 05/02 A2999 RMK AO2 T00500022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,232 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,632 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
975 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,232 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,150 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 246 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBRD 041837Z 0419/0518 20009G15KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0419/0421 BKN007 FM050400 16004KT 1SM BR SCT008 FM050700 14006KT 3/4SM BR BKN005 FM051600 12009G15KT P6SM BKN006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z FM050400
+6h
IFR 160° 4 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Mist
07:00Z FM050700
+9h
IFR 140° 6 kt
Visibility: 3/4SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BRD
01
19 ✈️
05
23
12
30
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
2,800 ft 75 ft ASP 12°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
05/23 6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 53°
7.3 kt 6.8 kt
137° angle
12/30 4,080 ft 75 ft ASP 126°
4.4 kt 9.0 kt
64° angle
16/34 6,500 ft 150 ft CONC-E 163°
8.9 kt 4.5 kt
27° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBRD

5,569 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.7%
MVFR
24.1%
IFR
10%
LIFR
6.3%

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 17.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
4.6%
E
4.7%
SE
7.1%
S
18.1%
SW
7.9%
W
10.7%
NW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.3°C
Range: -34°C to 31°C
-34°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.5%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

October March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,569 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBRD
IATA Code: BRD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,232 ft MSL

Location

City: Brainerd
Country: US
Latitude: 46.402861°
Longitude: -94.129727°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 2,800 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,080 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-E
ILS: No

About Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

Overview

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport serves central Minnesota as a medium-sized airport located in the Brainerd area. Situated at an elevation of 1,232 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with four runways ranging from 2,800 to 6,500 feet in length. Its strategic location supports general aviation, potential commercial service, and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 58.4% of observations. Marginal VFR conditions occur 23.6% of the time, while instrument flight rules are present in 10.3% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 31°C, with an average of 0.5°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations that pilots must carefully consider.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with asphalt (ASP) and concrete (CONC-E) surfaces, providing multiple landing options. Prevailing winds are from the south at an average of 8.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 18% of the time. Visibility averages 8.2 statute miles, though conditions below 3 miles occur 7.6% of the time, with fog present in 6.7% of observations.

Approach Considerations

All four runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components ranging from 4.1 to 6.6 knots. Runway 05/23, the longest at 6,500 feet, offers the most substantial landing surface. October, November, and September historically provide the best visual flying conditions, presenting optimal periods for less challenging approaches and departures.

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.