Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport

KBKV

Brooksville, US

Last Updated
Jun 26, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
4 kt
320°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KBKV 262100Z 32004KT 10SM FEW100 27/26 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E-SW T02670256

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 76 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,076 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 26°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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (76 ft)
Pressure Alt
-127 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,331 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKV
03
21
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,015 ft 150 ft CON 26°
1.6 kt 3.7 kt
66° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
7,001 ft 150 ft CON 90°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBKV

9,382 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
4.4%

Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 31.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.3%
NE
16.7%
E
12.2%
SE
6%
S
6.2%
SW
2.9%
W
10%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.3°C
Range: -8°C to 36°C
-8°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 8%

Best Months for VFR

June September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 9,382 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 76 ft MSL

Location

City: Brooksville
Country: US
Latitude: 28.469461°
Longitude: -82.457114°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,015 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport

Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV) is located in Brooksville, US at an elevation of 76 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (03/21, 09/27), with the longest at 7,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 9,382 weather observations shows KBKV maintains VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.9% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 8% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 4.4% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBKV come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (31.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, September, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 19.3°C (67°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.75 to 30.49 inHg (1008-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,382 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.