Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (KBQK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Brunswick Golden Isles Airport in Brunswick, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (KBQK) is a regional airport serving Brunswick, GA at 26 ft. KBQK reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 8,001 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 KBQK 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 from the west-southwest (240°) at 10 kt, gusting 14 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,300 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 34°C (94°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR KBQK 291935Z AUTO 24010G14KT 7SM VCTSHZ SCT043 BKN050 BKN065 34/26 A2976 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS T03420257
What changed at KBQK?
Since the 1915Z (3:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 14 kt.
- A ceiling formed at 5,000 ft.
- Visibility moved from 10 SM to 7 SM.
- Haze began (HZ).
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Current pilot readout for KBQK
KBQK is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 10 knots gusting 14, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 26 ft). KBQK does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSSI, about 8 nm away.
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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 KBQK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 8,001 ft | PEM | 10 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 07 | 8,001 ft | PEM | 10 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,000 ft.
KBQK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Brunswick Golden Isles Airport in Brunswick, GA: 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 KBQK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KBQK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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JAX UA /OV CRG/TM 1901/FLDURC/TP C25A/SK CLR
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1901Reported at 19:01 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 1804/FL360/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1804Reported at 18:04 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
VLD UA /OV VLD350010/TM 1722/FL250/TP B350/TB NEG
VLD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VLD350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1722Reported at 17:22 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV SGJ/TM 1640/FLDURC/TP C172/SK B015
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGJLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1640Reported at 16:40 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK B015Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 1634/FL280/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1634Reported at 16:34 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV NIP/TM 1503/FL020/TP P3/SK BKN020
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV NIPLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1503Reported at 15:03 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP P3Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV JAX/TM 1500/FL020/TP A320/SK FEW010/WX VIS 10SM
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JAXLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1500Reported at 15:00 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW010Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX VIS 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG340035/TM 1456/FL270/TP C441/TA M09/IC LGT RIME
CRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRG340035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1456Reported at 14:56 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP C441Aircraft type reporting.TA M09Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBQK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBQK reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 74%
- 07
- 26%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBQK
- IATA
- BQK
- FAA LID
- BQK
- City
- Brunswick
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.2588, -81.4665
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSSI
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 29m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBQK reported VFR conditions during about 81.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 258 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 23.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.5 | 10.1 | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 74.7 | 10.1 | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 78.0 | 9.6 | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 81.1 | 8.9 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| May | 81.4 | 11.6 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 83.7 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 86.9 | 7.9 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 80.6 | 12.5 | 4.2 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 73.9 | 16.2 | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 72.3 | 13.7 | 6.1 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 69.6 | 12.9 | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| Dec | 67.8 | 12.1 | 7.9 | 12.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.7 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 6.1 kt |
| Jun | 5.6 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.8 kt |
| Oct | 5.0 kt |
| Nov | 5.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBQK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Brunswick Golden Isles Airport in Brunswick, GA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBQK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBQK?+
KBQK has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBQK report its own weather?+
Yes — Brunswick Golden Isles Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBQK have a TAF?+
No — KBQK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSSI, about 8 nm away.
Does KBQK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBQK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBQK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBQK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (KBQK) 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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (KBQK)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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