Barking Sands Airport (PHBK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Barking Sands Airport in Kekaha, HI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Barking Sands Airport (PHBK) is a regional airport serving Kekaha, HI at 23 ft. PHBK reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 6,002 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 PHBK 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 north (010°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,800 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR PHBK 290351Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM FEW038 BKN060 OVC070 29/23 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 01028/0255 SLP128 T02890228 PWINO $
What changed at PHBK?
Since the 0341Z (5:41 PM HST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for PHBK
PHBK is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 13 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 23 ft). PHBK does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is PHLI, about 25 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 PHBK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34FAV | 6,002 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 16 | 6,002 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,000 ft.
PHBK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Barking Sands Airport in Kekaha, HI: 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 PHBK 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 PHBK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LIH UA /OV LIH110005/TM 0345/FL012/TP C208/SK SCT012/WX 10SM
LIH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIH110005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0345Reported at 03:45 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT012Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
LIH UA /OV LIH/TM 0239/FL070/TP C208/SK SCT015
LIH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0239Reported at 02:39 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT015Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LIH UA /OV LIH/TM 0019/FL020/TP B38M/SK BKN 010
LIH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK BKN 010Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LIH UA /OV LIH/TM 0007/FLDURD/TP A21N/SK BASES - 007, TOPS - 025
LIH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0007Reported at 00:07 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK BASES - 007, TOPS - 025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PHBK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PHBK reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PHBK
- IATA
- BKH
- FAA LID
- BKH
- City
- Kekaha
- State
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Coordinates
- 22.0228, -159.7850
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest PHLI
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Sunset in
- 48m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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PHBK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Barking Sands Airport in Kekaha, HI 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 ↗
PHBK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PHBK?+
PHBK has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 6,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PHBK report its own weather?+
Yes — Barking Sands Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PHBK have a TAF?+
No — PHBK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PHLI, about 25 nm away.
Does PHBK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PHBK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PHBK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PHBK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Barking Sands Airport (PHBK) 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 Barking Sands Airport (PHBK)
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 Barking Sands Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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