Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport

TKPK / SKB

Basseterre, KN

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
7 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TKPK 230100Z 05007KT 9999 BKN018 25/21 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 170 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,970 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 7 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF TKPK 222300Z 2300/2324 06010KT 9999 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KPK
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
7,602 ft 148 ft ASP 57°
6.6 kt 2.4 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 - TKPK

3,453 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.4%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 121 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.4°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 121 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.5%
NE
16.3%
E
67.6%
SE
7%
S
2.5%
SW
1.8%
W
0.7%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November January December

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,453 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TKPK
IATA Code: SKB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 170 ft MSL

Location

City: Basseterre
Country: KN
Latitude: 17.311199°
Longitude: -62.718700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 7,602 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport

Overview

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport serves Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, as the primary international airport for the island. Located at 170 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 17.311199, -62.718700, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Caribbean region. The single runway 07/25 extends 7,602 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at TKPK are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 92.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Easterly winds averaging 9.6 knots with a maximum of 20 knots characterize the airport's wind profile. Temperature consistency is notable, ranging from 21°C to 33°C with an average of 27.9°C, and visibility typically remains excellent at 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport's runway configuration provides consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions for runway 07/25. Average crosswind components are minimal at 3.3 knots, enhancing operational predictability. November through January represent the most stable VFR months for pilots planning operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predominantly east winds at 90 degrees, which align favorably with runway 07/25. The low incidence of marginal conditions (only 7.7% MVFR) suggests reliable approach and landing environments. With calm wind conditions occurring less than 1% of the time, wind-related operational constraints are minimal.

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.