Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

KBRO / BRO

Brownsville, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
22 kt
160° G29 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBRO 041853Z 16022G29KT 10SM FEW027 SCT037 30/19 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 15030/1823 SLP153 T03000189

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 22 ft
FEW 2,700 ft AGL
SCT 3,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,722 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,722 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (22 ft)
Pressure Alt
-61 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,744 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBRO 041723Z 0418/0518 15020G30KT P6SM SCT035 FM050300 14016KT P6SM BKN015 FM051200 15010KT P6SM BKN009 FM051400 15015G25KT P6SM SCT015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+8h
MVFR 140° 16 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BRO
13L
31R
13
31
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 7,400 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
19.9 kt 9.3 kt
25° angle
13L/31R 3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 135°
19.9 kt 9.3 kt
25° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 182°
20.7 kt 7.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBRO

6,016 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.2%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
2.3%

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 13.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.7%
NE
7.5%
E
11.3%
SE
23.1%
S
20.2%
SW
1.4%
W
1.2%
NW
7.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.2°C
Range: -1°C to 36°C
-1°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 6.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,016 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBRO
IATA Code: BRO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 22 ft MSL

Location

City: Brownsville
Country: US
Latitude: 25.906799°
Longitude: -97.425903°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 7,400 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13L/31R
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

Overview

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport serves the southernmost region of Texas, located near the Mexican border and close to the Gulf of Mexico. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it supports regional commercial, general aviation, and potential international operations. The airport's low elevation of 22 ft MSL and coastal location provide unique operational characteristics for pilots.

Flying Conditions

Weather at KBRO is predominantly VFR, with 77.3% of observations showing clear conditions and only 7.2% of time experiencing IFR or LIFR conditions. Prevailing winds from the southeast at an average of 8 knots create generally stable flying conditions, with temperature ranges from 5°C to 36°C. September through November offer the most consistent and favorable VFR flying weather, with high visibility averaging 9 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways oriented to accommodate the prevalent southeastern wind patterns. All three runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds between 4.1-4.2 knots. The airport's coastal positioning near the Gulf of Mexico suggests potential for rapid weather changes and marine layer influences that pilots should monitor closely.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent runway performance across all three runways, with Runway 13/31 offering the longest length at 7,400 feet. The prevailing southeastern winds strongly favor approaches on runways 13 and 18, providing predictable landing conditions. Given the low elevation and coastal environment, awareness of potential visibility restrictions from fog (occurring 6.2% of the time) is recommended during approach and landing.

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.