Jack Brooks Regional Airport (KBPT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Jack Brooks Regional Airport in Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (KBPT) is a regional airport serving Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX at 15 ft. KBPT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (12, 16, 30, 34), longest 6,751 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBPT in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 6 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBPT 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR CLR 26/26 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02560256 58004
What changed at KBPT?
Since the 0753Z (2:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility moved from 10 SM to 6 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KBPT
KBPT is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 6 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 15 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBPT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6,751 ft | CON | - | - |
| 16 | 5,071 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 30 | 6,751 ft | CON | - | - |
| 34 | 5,071 ft | PEM | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBPT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jack Brooks Regional Airport in Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBPT is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBPT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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IAH UA /OV IAH290005/TM 0330/FL320/TP A321/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZHU
IAH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IAH290005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0330Reported at 03:30 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBPT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBPT reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 57%
- 12
- 17%
- 30
- 14%
- 34
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0535Z (12:35 AM CDT)
TAF KBPT 130535Z 1306/1406 17005KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 1316/1321 4SM TSRA BR BKN035CB BKN200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBPT
- IATA
- BPT
- FAA LID
- BPT
- City
- Beaumont/Port Arthur
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.9508, -94.0207
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,751 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.3 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 25m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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- Mid-County RC Club- N Twin City Hwy , Nederland, TX · 3 mi
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Historical Flying Weather at KBPT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBPT reported VFR conditions during about 76.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 236 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.2 kt, calm 11.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.6 | 14.2 | 8.9 | 7.3 |
| Feb | 57.6 | 18.9 | 11.9 | 11.6 |
| Mar | 63.2 | 21.2 | 9.3 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 64.3 | 26.0 | 7.0 | 2.6 |
| May | 71.8 | 24.2 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 87.1 | 11.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 90.1 | 7.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 91.2 | 6.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 86.5 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 82.6 | 10.9 | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 76.3 | 12.2 | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 63.6 | 16.4 | 10.2 | 9.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.1 kt |
| Feb | 8.6 kt |
| Mar | 8.7 kt |
| Apr | 9.0 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 6.4 kt |
| Jul | 5.1 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 6.5 kt |
| Nov | 7.2 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBPT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Jack Brooks Regional Airport in Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBPT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBPT?+
KBPT has 4 runways: 12, 16, 30, 34; the longest is 6,751 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBPT report its own weather?+
Yes. Jack Brooks Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBPT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBPT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBPT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBPT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBPT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Jack Brooks Regional Airport (KBPT) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Jack Brooks Regional Airport (KBPT)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Jack Brooks Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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