Barnwell Regional Airport

KBNL / BNL

Barnwell, US

Last Updated
May 1, 13:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
13:15Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
7 kt
40°
10 SM
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBNL 011315Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM OVC024 17/13 A2994 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 246 ft
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,646 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Barnwell Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,400 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 7 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2400 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (246 ft)
Pressure Alt
224 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 523 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BNL
05 ✈️
23
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
5,255 ft 70 ft ASP 45°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
17/35 5,119 ft 100 ft ASP 160°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBNL

15,394 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.2%
MVFR
9.2%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
4.1%

Barnwell Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 43.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 43.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.7%
NE
10.4%
E
4.7%
SE
4.3%
S
3.8%
SW
7.5%
W
8%
NW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.3°C
Range: -8°C to 35°C
-8°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

April November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 15,394 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Barnwell Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBNL
IATA Code: BNL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 246 ft MSL

Location

City: Barnwell
Country: US
Latitude: 33.257801°
Longitude: -81.388298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,255 ft
Width: 70 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,119 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Barnwell Regional Airport

Barnwell Regional Airport (KBNL/BNL) is located in Barnwell, US at an elevation of 246 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (05/23, 17/35), with the longest at 5,255 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,394 weather observations shows KBNL maintains VFR conditions 83.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBNL come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (43.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, November, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 14.3°C (58°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.59 to 30.58 inHg (1002-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,394 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.