KBKX

VFR

BROOKINGS RGNL

BROOKINGS · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,647.5'
Longest RWY
6,000'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:56Z
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Before you fly into KBKX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,647.5'
MSL · field 1,647.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KBKX

Current METAR

Observed 06:56Z

KBKX 280656Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00220006 FZRANO
Wind
310° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
421 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
0 NM SW
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
BKX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LUCAS DAHL
Address
509 W SECOND STREET, BROOKINGS SD 57006

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON
HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 10 kt
RWY 30
296°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 296° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,648 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored116° / 296°6,000 ftASPHStandard L
17/35174° / 354°3,600 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
126,000'6,000'6,000'6,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
306,000'6,000'6,000'6,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
173,600'3,600'3,600'3,600'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
353,600'3,600'3,600'3,600'PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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

ILS · 1

RWY 12
LD · CAT I
BKX
111.35
ILS OR LOC RWY 12
KBKX · 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
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
No

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.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • GCO is available on frequency 121.725 with 4 clicks to Minneapolis Center and 6 clicks to Flight Service.Show FAA
  • For an attendant after hours, call 605-692-2779 or 605-690-6013.Show FAA
  • Intensive student training occurs at this airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 30 is the preferred runway when winds are calm.Show FAA
  • Airfield conditions are not maintained between 1900 and 0700 hours local time.Show FAA
  • Large flocks of geese and gulls are on and in the vicinity of the airport apron through October.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runway 12; REIL is available for runways 17, 30, and 35; PAPI is available for runways 12, 17, 30, and 35; HIRL is available for runway 12/30; MIRL is available for runway 17/35 on CTAF.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KBKX

Answer card
ICAO
KBKX
Name
BROOKINGS RGNL
Location
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,647.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,647.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Brookings Rgnl is in Brookings, South Dakota. The field elevation is 1,647.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,000 ft on runway 12/30. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

Runway 12 has the ILS. The published lighting is useful to know before you go. MALSR is on runway 12. REIL is available on 17, 30 and 35. PAPI is available on all runway ends. HIRL serves 12/30. MIRL serves 17/35 on CTAF. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Pheasant's Fury Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. If you need an attendant after hours, the published numbers are 605-692-2779 and 605-690-6013. The airport sees intensive student training. Runway 30 is the preferred runway when winds are calm. Airfield conditions are not maintained between 1900 and 0700 local. Large flocks of geese and gulls can be on and near the apron through October. That makes a good lookout important on taxi, takeoff and final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBKX?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KBKX have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS serves runway 12.
What are the runway lengths at Brookings Rgnl?
KBKX has two asphalt runways. Runway 12/30 is 6,000 ft. Runway 17/35 is 3,600 ft.
Is Brookings Rgnl towered?
No. KBKX is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which runway is preferred at KBKX when winds are calm?
Runway 30 is the preferred runway when winds are calm. Check the current conditions before you commit. Student training traffic is common.
What lighting is available at KBKX?
Runway 12 has MALSR. REIL is available on 17, 30 and 35. PAPI is available on 12, 17, 30 and 35. HIRL is on 12/30. MIRL is on 17/35 on CTAF.
Which FBO is on the field at KBKX?
Pheasant's Fury Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call 605-692-2779 for current service details or after-hours help.
Are there wildlife or operational issues to watch for at KBKX?
Yes. Large flocks of geese and gulls are reported on and near the apron through October. Airfield conditions are not maintained between 1900 and 0700 local. Check the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before a late arrival.

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