KBKS METAR

Current observed weather at Brooks County (BKS · KBKS), Falfurrias, TX, elevation 112 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0415Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map

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METAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0415Z

VFR
METAR KBKS 210415Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2989 RMK AO2 T02720242 $
Wind
120° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Ceiling
Clear
Temp / Dewpoint
27° / 24°C
Altimeter
29.89"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

What it says

FieldValueWhat that means
Flight categoryVFRVisual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Wind120° at 3 ktDirection is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility10+ SM10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater.
CeilingUnlimitedNo broken, overcast or obscured layer reported.
SkyClear below 12,000 ft
Temperature27°C (81°F)
Dewpoint24°C (76°F)
Temp/dewpoint spread3°CThe margin before the air reaches saturation.
Altimeter29.89 inHgSet this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.
VFRMVFRIFRLIFRhover for the full observation
Flight category
24:0006:0012:0018:0023:00
Wind · kt (gust shading)
Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)
Visibility · SM
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
TimeCategoryWindVisibilityCeilingTemp
0455Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 26°C
0555Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 25°C
0655Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 25°C
0755Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 24°C
0855Z VFR 020° at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 23°C
0955Z VFR 020° at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 23°C
1055Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 23°C
1155Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 23°C
1255Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 23°C
1355Z VFR Calm 10+ SM Clear 27°C
1455Z VFR Calm 10+ SM Clear 31°C
1555Z VFR 340° at 4 kt 10+ SM Clear 33°C
1655Z VFR 210° at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 35°C
1755Z VFR 150° at 8 kt 10+ SM Clear 36°C
1855Z VFR 060° at 6 kt 10+ SM Clear 37°C
1955Z VFR 100° at 8 kt 10+ SM Clear 38°C
2055Z VFR 110° at 14-19 kt 10+ SM Clear 37°C
2155Z VFR 100° at 8 kt 10+ SM Clear 36°C
2255Z VFR 110° at 10 kt 10+ SM Clear 35°C
2355Z VFR 120° at 10 kt 10+ SM Clear 32°C
0055Z VFR 110° at 7 kt 10+ SM Clear 31°C
0155Z VFR 110° at 5 kt 10+ SM Clear 29°C
0255Z VFR 090° at 4 kt 10+ SM Clear 28°C
0355Z VFR 100° at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 27°C

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at KBKS?

The 21 Sep 2026 0415Z observation at Brooks County reads: METAR KBKS 210415Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2989 RMK AO2 T02720242 $

Is KBKS VFR right now?

Brooks County is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

How often is the KBKS METAR updated?

Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.

More about KBKS

Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.

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