KBKX

VFR

BROOKINGS RGNL

BROOKINGS · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,647.5'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:56Z
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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
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KBKX

Current METAR

Observed 08:56Z

KBKX 110856Z AUTO 16006KT 9SM CLR 21/19 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02060194 53008
Wind
160° @ 6 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 19°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,627 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

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON
HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

ILS OR LOC RWY 12
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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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

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
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

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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