Brevig Mission Airport

PFKT / KTS

Brevig Mission, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 06:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
06:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
22 kt
20° G30 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PFKT 270656Z AUTO 02022G30KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 03032/0617 SLP116 T01170017 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brevig Mission Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 22 knots with gusts to 30 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 21-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 10 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. Gusty conditions may exceed demonstrated crosswind components for many general aviation aircraft. Check your aircraft's limitations.

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

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (38 ft)
Pressure Alt
76 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -275 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
20.7 kt 7.5 kt
20° angle
11/29 2,990 ft 100 ft GRVL-E 130°
7.5 kt 20.7 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PFKT

10,266 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43.7%
MVFR
32.4%
IFR
16.1%
LIFR
7.8%

Brevig Mission Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 14.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 48 knots. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 9.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 14.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 48 kt
Calm Winds: 4.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
20.7%
N
25.1%
S
6.3%
W
7.9%
NE
15.4%
NW
10.2%
SE
4.2%
SW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -9°C
Range: -32°C to 20°C
-32°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 9.9%
Fog Frequency: 8%

Best Months for VFR

May October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 10.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,266 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 43.7% of the time across 10,266 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 23.9% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access. Fog affects the airport in approximately 8% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 9.9% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at PFKT come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 14.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 48 knots. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -32°C (-26°F) to 20°C (68°F), averaging -9°C (16°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 10,266 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.