Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport

K1R7

Brookhaven, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 07:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
07:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K1R7 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT120 A2990 RMK A01 TSNO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 489 ft
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
SCT 12,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,489 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,489 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 7,000 ft, scattered at 12,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (489 ft)
Pressure Alt
497 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 614 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
1R7
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,000 ft 75 ft ASPH-G 48°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
48° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K1R7

14,436 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.4%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
6%
LIFR
7.5%

Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 73.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 60°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 73.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.4%
NE
0.3%
E
0.2%
SE
5.4%
S
9.3%
SW
1.9%
W
2.7%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15°C
Range: -10°C to 60°C
-10°C 60°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 14,436 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K1R7
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 489 ft MSL

Location

City: Brookhaven
Country: US
Latitude: 31.605801°
Longitude: -90.409302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport

Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport (K1R7) is located in Brookhaven, US at an elevation of 489 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,436 weather observations shows K1R7 maintains VFR conditions 72.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 13.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K1R7 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (73.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -10°C (14°F) to 60°C (140°F), averaging 15°C (59°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.68 to 30.62 inHg (1005-1037 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,436 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.