Brownwood Regional Airport

KBWD / BWD

Brownwood, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 13:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
13:35Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
9 kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBWD 291335Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM OVC006 16/16 A2996 RMK AO2 CIG 005V007 T01630162 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,387 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,987 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Brownwood Regional Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 600 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 9 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 600 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
969 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,387 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,335 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,788 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BWD
13
31 ✈️
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
4,596 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,599 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBWD

14,775 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.3%
MVFR
10.5%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
0.6%

Brownwood Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 25.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.2%
NE
3.4%
E
3.9%
SE
12.3%
S
28.7%
SW
7%
W
2.8%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: -12°C to 37°C
-12°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 14,775 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brownwood Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBWD
IATA Code: BWD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,387 ft MSL

Location

City: Brownwood
Country: US
Latitude: 31.793600°
Longitude: -98.956497°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,596 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,599 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brownwood Regional Airport

Brownwood Regional Airport (KBWD/BWD) is located in Brownwood, US at an elevation of 1,387 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (13/31, 17/35), with the longest at 5,599 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 14,775 weather observations, KBWD experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.3% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBWD come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (25.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 15.8°C (60°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.58 to 30.68 inHg (1002-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,775 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.