KBKD

VFR

STEPHENS COUNTY

BRECKENRIDGE · TEXAS

Elev
1,284.2'
Longest RWY
5,002'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBKD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,284.2'
MSL · field 1,284.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KBKD

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KBKD 280235Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 27/11 A2980 RMK AO2 T02650113
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,181 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM S
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL ROACH
Address
STEPHENS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 WEST WALKER, BRECKENRIDGE TX 76424

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 17
173°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 173° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,284 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35173° / 353°5,002 ftASPHStandard L
13/31128° / 308°2,401 ftASPHStandard L
04/2238° / 218°2,398 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)22', trees, 528' from thr, 275' R of cntrln, slope 14
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)17', trees, 201' from thr, 170' R of cntrln, slope 0
1325', trees, 305' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 4
3120', trees, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
0420', tree, 250' from thr, 85' R of cntrln, slope 2
2225', trees, 400' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 8

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
KBKD · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the precision approach path indicators on runways 17 and 35, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04There is a 4 foot fence 150 feet from the threshold across the approach. There are 18 foot trees 150 to 200 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 31There is a 5 foot fence 150 feet from the threshold across the approach. There are 20 foot trees and brush 150 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 22There is 10 foot brush located 0 to 199 feet from the threshold, 85 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 35There are 21 foot trees 89 feet from the threshold, 130 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 13There is a 4 foot fence 39 to 141 feet from the threshold, 125 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 17The approach slope is 8 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 25 foot tree, 218 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1After hours service is available on call.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KBKD

Answer card
ICAO
KBKD
Name
STEPHENS COUNTY
Location
BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS
Elevation
1,284.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,284.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Stephens County Airport sits in Breckenridge, Texas. The field elevation is 1,284.2 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 5,002 ft. This is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts light piston traffic at about 2,284 ft MSL. The field uses 7° magnetic variation. On the field, Stephens County Airport carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (254) 559-2190 for current service details.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the published obstructions. Runway 04 has a fence and trees near the approach. Runway 17 has a tree on the approach slope. Runway 31 has a fence, trees and brush near the threshold. Runway 22 has brush close in on the left side. Runway 35 has trees close to the threshold on the right. Runway 17/35 also has medium-intensity lights preset to low. Use CTAF to raise intensity and to activate the PAPI on 17 and 35. After-hours service is available on call. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any changes to lighting, obstructions, or local procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBKD?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,284 ft MSL at this field.
Is Stephens County Airport towered?
No. KBKD is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and runway coordination.
What runways are available at KBKD?
KBKD has three asphalt runways. The longest is 17/35 at 5,002 ft. The other runways are 13/31 at 2,401 ft and 04/22 at 2,398 ft.
Does KBKD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KBKD. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at Stephens County Airport?
The on-field FBO listed is Stephens County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (254) 559-2190 for current service details.
Are there runway obstructions at KBKD?
Yes. Published remarks note a fence and trees near the approach to runway 04. Runway 17 has a tree on the approach slope. Runway 31 has a fence, trees and brush near the threshold.
How do you activate the runway lights and PAPI on 17/35?
Runway 17/35 has medium-intensity lights preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Use CTAF to activate the PAPI on runways 17 and 35.
Is after-hours service available at KBKD?
Yes. Published remarks say after-hours service is available on call. Contact the FBO directly before arrival if you need service outside normal hours.

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