Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (KBRO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport in Brownsville, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (KBRO) is a regional airport serving Brownsville, TX at 22 ft. KBRO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (13, 13L, 18, 31) — longest 7,399 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 KBRO 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 south-southeast (150°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBRO 290253Z 15010KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02940244 53011 $
What changed at KBRO?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBRO
KBRO is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 22 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KBRO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 7,399 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 18 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 36 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 31 | 7,399 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 12→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBRO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport in Brownsville, 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 KBRO 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBRO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBRO reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 78%
- 18
- 22%
- 31
- 0%
- 36
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0231Z (9:31 PM CDT)
TAF KBRO 290231Z 2903/2924 15015KT P6SM FEW040 FM291700 15014G23KT P6SM FEW250
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KBRO
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near KBRO.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBRO
- IATA
- BRO
- FAA LID
- BRO
- City
- Brownsville
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 22 ft
- Coordinates
- 25.9072, -97.4252
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,399 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.55 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 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
7 airports+1 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.
- Fun -N- Sun Flying Hawks RC Club - Zillock Rd — San Benito, TX · 22 mi
- Small Model Aircraft Society of Harlingen - SMASH Airpark — Rio Hondo, TX · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBRO reported VFR conditions during about 79.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 241 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.8 kt, calm 8.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66.0 | 18.1 | 9.0 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 60.5 | 19.2 | 11.8 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 63.2 | 24.3 | 8.6 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 61.7 | 29.9 | 6.6 | 1.9 |
| May | 67.2 | 30.1 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 88.9 | 10.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 93.2 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 97.0 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 94.0 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 89.8 | 8.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 79.3 | 12.0 | 5.7 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 66.1 | 18.6 | 8.7 | 6.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.4 kt |
| Feb | 9.8 kt |
| Mar | 10.4 kt |
| Apr | 10.8 kt |
| May | 10.6 kt |
| Jun | 9.4 kt |
| Jul | 9.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.9 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.9 kt |
| Nov | 7.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBRO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport in Brownsville, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KBRO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBRO?+
KBRO has 6 runways — 13, 13L, 18, 31, 31R, 36; the longest is 7,399 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBRO report its own weather?+
Yes — Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBRO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBRO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBRO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBRO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBRO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (KBRO) 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 Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (KBRO)
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