KBWD

VFR

BROWNWOOD RGNL

BROWNWOOD · TEXAS

Elev
1,386.7'
Longest RWY
5,599'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBWD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,386.7'
MSL · field 1,386.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KBWD

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KBWD 272235Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM SCT240 34/14 A2976 RMK AO2 T03360138 $
Wind
200° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
34°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
4,198 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
5 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
BWD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KYLE WHITLEY
Address
BOX 1389, BROWNWOOD TX 76801

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1700
  • SAT-SUN · 0700-1500

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 4 kt
RWY 17
175°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,387 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored175° / 355°5,599 ftASPHStandard L
13/31130° / 310°4,608 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALS33', trees, 1185' from thr, 290' R of cntrln, slope 29
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)27', trees, 1100' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 33
3152', trees, 1450' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 24

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 17
LC · CAT I
BWD
109.1
LOC RWY 17
KBWD · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CARGO,INSTR

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
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.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Fort Worth Air Route Traffic Control Center at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Malfunctioning approach lighting system is activated on runway 17; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 13/31 and 17/35 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours self-service. For fuel service when unattended, call 325-643-1482.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Repairs are available by calling 325-643-1482.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBWD

Answer card
ICAO
KBWD
Name
BROWNWOOD RGNL
Location
BROWNWOOD, TEXAS
Elevation
1,386.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,386.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,599 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Brownwood Rgnl sits in Brownwood, Texas. Field elevation is 1,386.7 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,599 ft on 17/35. This is an uncontrolled field with CTAF and UNICOM both on 122.8. The ILS is published for runway 17.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is in central Texas, so expect warm weather performance changes in the summer. Watch your takeoff and landing numbers. The published remarks also note 24-hour self-serve 100LL. If no one is around for fuel service, call the airport at (325) 643-1482. Repairs are also available through that number.

Brownwood Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For a first look, runway 17 has a published lighting note. The approach lighting system on 17 is reported as malfunctioning. Medium intensity runway lights are available on both runways and are controlled by CTAF. If you need clearance delivery and cannot raise Flight Service, the remarks direct you to Fort Worth Center. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any changes to procedures or lighting status.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KBWD?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 5,599 ft asphalt. The other runway is 13/31 at 4,608 ft asphalt.
Does Brownwood Rgnl have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach for runway 17.
What is the pattern altitude at KBWD?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KBWD towered?
No. KBWD is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KBWD?
Brownwood Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Brownwood Rgnl?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours self-service. If the field is unattended, call (325) 643-1482 for fuel service.
What runway lighting issues should I know about at KBWD?
The published remarks say the approach lighting system on runway 17 is malfunctioning. Medium intensity runway lights are on 13/31 and 17/35. They are controlled by CTAF.
How do I get clearance delivery if Flight Service is not reachable?
The published remarks say to contact Fort Worth Air Route Traffic Control Center at 817-858-7584 if you cannot reach Flight Service on the published frequency.

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