Brackett Field

KPOC / POC

La Verne, US

Last Updated
Apr 5, 02:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
02:47Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
7 kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPOC 050247Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A2998

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brackett Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 10.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 7 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating very dry 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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
POC
08L
26R ✈️
08R
26L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 26R
3,661 ft 75 ft ASP 93°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 26L
4,839 ft 75 ft ASP 93°
6.1 kt 3.5 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 - KPOC

2,646 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
1.6%

Brackett Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 32.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.6%
NE
0.9%
E
7.2%
SE
4.1%
S
3.3%
SW
15.5%
W
34.8%
NW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.2°C
Range: 2°C to 37°C
2°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

March February April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,646 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brackett Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPOC
IATA Code: POC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,011 ft MSL

Location

City: La Verne
Country: US
Latitude: 34.091599°
Longitude: -117.781998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 3,661 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 4,839 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brackett Field

Brackett Field (KPOC/POC) is located in La Verne, US at an elevation of 1,011 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L), with the longest at 4,839 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,646 weather observations shows KPOC maintains VFR conditions 84% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KPOC come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 6.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (32.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 08L/26R offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, February, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 2°C (36°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 19.2°C (67°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.7 to 30.28 inHg (1006-1025 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,646 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.