Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport

KBKN

Blackwell, US

Last Updated
Jun 26, 14:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
14:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
10 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKN 261455Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 30/23 A2990 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,030 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,038 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,085 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKN
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,500 ft 60 ft ASP 179°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBKN

18,898 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.6%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0.8%

Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 9.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.9%
N
14.4%
S
21.9%
W
3.8%
NE
8.5%
NW
7.6%
SE
16.7%
SW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.4°C
Range: -21°C to 39°C
-21°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

January September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 18,898 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,030 ft MSL

Location

City: Blackwell
Country: US
Latitude: 36.745098°
Longitude: -97.349602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport

Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport (KBKN) is located in Blackwell, US at an elevation of 1,030 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 18,898 weather observations, KBKN experiences excellent VFR conditions 88.6% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBKN come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 39 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -21°C (-6°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 14.4°C (58°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.3 to 30.75 inHg (992-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 18,898 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.