Bremerton National Airport

KPWT / PWT

Bremerton, US

Last Updated
Jul 24, 22:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
22:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPWT 242256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02780139

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bremerton National Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (444 ft)
Pressure Alt
452 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,119 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPWT 241852Z 2419/2518 22009KT P6SM FEW020 FM250000 21008KT P6SM SCT250 FM250500 21006KT P6SM SCT250 FM251000 21005KT 6SM BR OVC010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM250000
+1h
VFR 210° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
05:00Z FM250500
+6h
VFR 210° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM251000
+11h
IFR 210° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PWT
02
20
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 33°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
33° angle
16/34 5,122 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
179° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPWT

11,319 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.9%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
13.1%
LIFR
13.8%

Bremerton National Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 26.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 31.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.7%
N
1.8%
S
24.9%
W
1.9%
NE
14.4%
NW
0.3%
SE
1.1%
SW
21.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°C
Range: -7°C to 34°C
-7°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 5%

Best Months for VFR

July June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,319 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bremerton National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPWT
IATA Code: PWT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 444 ft MSL

Location

City: Bremerton
Country: US
Latitude: 47.490200°
Longitude: -122.764999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,122 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bremerton National Airport

Overview

Bremerton National Airport serves the Bremerton, Washington region as a medium-sized airport located at 444 feet above mean sea level. Situated at coordinates 47.490200, -122.764999, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Puget Sound area, supporting various general aviation and potentially regional transport operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bremerton National demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions occurring 47.9% of the time. Instrument meteorological conditions (MVFR, IFR, LIFR) collectively represent 52.1% of observations, indicating challenging flying conditions nearly half the time. The airport experiences prevailing southerly winds averaging 7.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from -4°C to 32°C and typical visibility around 8.7 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 02/20 at 6,000 feet and Runway 16/34 at 5,122 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with Runway 02/20 experiencing minimal average crosswind of 1.9 knots and Runway 16/34 showing a slightly higher average crosswind of 5.4 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 34.1% of the time, providing consistent operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable months for visual flight conditions at Bremerton National Airport. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility, with 4.6% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles and 7.3% of observations reporting fog. The relatively low average crosswind on both runways suggests predictable approach and landing characteristics for most wind conditions.

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.