Brandywine Regional Airport

KOQN

West Chester, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 09:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
09:55Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
0 kt
7 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOQN 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM OVC005 09/08 A2977 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 466 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
966 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Brandywine Regional Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 500 feet and 7 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 SM. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 8°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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (466 ft)
Pressure Alt
624 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 16 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OQN
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 3,347 ft 50 ft ASP 77°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
77° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOQN

13,892 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.6%
MVFR
7.9%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
4.7%

Brandywine Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 27.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
7.5%
E
5.8%
SE
3.1%
S
9.6%
SW
8.6%
W
19.3%
NW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.3°C
Range: -15°C to 31°C
-15°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

November September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 13,892 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brandywine Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOQN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 466 ft MSL

Location

City: West Chester
Country: US
Latitude: 39.990101°
Longitude: -75.581902°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,347 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brandywine Regional Airport

Brandywine Regional Airport (KOQN) is located in West Chester, US at an elevation of 466 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 3,347 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,892 weather observations shows KOQN maintains VFR conditions 80.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 7.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KOQN come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (27.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 7.3°C (45°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.25 to 30.7 inHg (991-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,892 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.