Brookings Regional Airport

KBKX / BKX

Brookings, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 13:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
13:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKX 291356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP219 T00610017

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brookings Regional 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 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
965 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,648 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,446 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 762 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKX
12
30
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 5,231 ft 100 ft ASP 129°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
129° angle
17/35 3,599 ft 60 ft ASP 176°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
176° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBKX

6,360 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.5%
MVFR
23.4%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
6.9%

Brookings Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 11.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 11.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 8.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.1%
N
13.6%
S
18.7%
W
9%
NE
6.1%
NW
20.7%
SE
12.2%
SW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.2°C
Range: -30°C to 32°C
-30°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,360 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brookings Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKX
IATA Code: BKX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,648 ft MSL

Location

City: Brookings
Country: US
Latitude: 44.304798°
Longitude: -96.816902°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,231 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,599 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brookings Regional Airport

Brookings Regional Airport (KBKX/BKX) is located in Brookings, US at an elevation of 1,648 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (12/30, 17/35), with the longest at 5,231 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 60.5% of the time based on 6,360 observations, KBKX requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 16.1% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBKX come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 11.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 39 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -30°C (-22°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 0.2°C (32°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.06 to 30.74 inHg (984-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,360 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.