Brevig Mission Airport

PFKT / KTS

Brevig Mission, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 07:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
07:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
5 kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PFKT 300756Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM BKN055 OVC100 01/00 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP060 T00110000 FZRANO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 38 ft
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,538 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,038 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brevig Mission Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 10,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 5 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (38 ft)
Pressure Alt
256 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,415 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKT
04 ✈️
22
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
2,110 ft 75 ft GRVL-G 55°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
11/29 2,990 ft 100 ft GRVL-E 130°
3.8 kt 3.2 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 - PFKT

8,294 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
42%
MVFR
36.1%
IFR
17.6%
LIFR
4.3%

Brevig Mission Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 42% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 15.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 48 knots. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 9°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 11.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 15.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 48 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.5%
NE
15.7%
E
24.2%
SE
4.7%
S
6.7%
SW
2.7%
W
4.1%
NW
11.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -12°C
Range: -32°C to 9°C
-32°C 9°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 11.7%
Fog Frequency: 8.5%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.8 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 11.4 kt

Statistics computed from 8,294 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brevig Mission Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PFKT
IATA Code: KTS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 38 ft MSL

Location

City: Brevig Mission
Country: US
Latitude: 65.331826°
Longitude: -166.467848°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,110 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GRVL-G
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,990 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRVL-E
ILS: No

About Brevig Mission Airport

Brevig Mission Airport (PFKT/KTS) is located in Brevig Mission, US at an elevation of 38 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (04/22, 11/29), with the longest at 2,990 feet.

Weather Profile

PFKT is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 42% of the time across 8,294 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 21.9% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access. Fog affects the airport in approximately 8.5% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 11.7% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at PFKT come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 15.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 48 knots. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 8.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, November, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -32°C (-26°F) to 9°C (48°F), averaging -12°C (10°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.79 to 30.89 inHg (975-1046 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,294 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.