Brownwood Regional Airport

BWD · KBWD · Brownwood, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,387 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,599 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
4E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:56 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:27 AM11:27Z
Sunrise06:53 AM11:53Z
Sunset08:30 PM01:30Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:56 PM01:56Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:56 PM → 06:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:30 PM → 05:53 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 040°downwind 310°base 220°final 130°45° entry13173135

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
130° mag · 134° true
Dimensions
4,608 × 101 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
1,381 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
1,382 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Brownwood”
ASOS/AWOS
118.325

Taxi & takeoff

“Brownwood”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.5 127.45 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
290.3BROWNWOOD RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 17
RunwayILS
RWY 17LOCALIZER · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (BWD)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

BWD 113.55
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BWD · Brownwood VOR/DME 113.55 · 82Y Low r172° / 5.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBWD / BWD
Coordinates
31.7936, -98.9565
Elevation
1,387 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
SAN ANTONIO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.325 · ☎ 888-297-9399
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Fort Worth Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
BWD
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1700; SAT-SUN 0700-1500
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
GPS MON airport
Yes
Distance from city
5 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALS RWY 17; MIRL RWY 13/31 & 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALS · 35: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Cargo, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BROWNWOOD
BOX 1389, BROWNWOOD, TX
325-646-5775
Manager
KYLE WHITLEY
BOX 1389, BROWNWOOD, TX
325-643-1482
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALS RWY 17; MIRL RWY 13/31 & 17/35 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL 24 HRS SELF SVC. FOR FUEL SVC WHEN UNATNDD CALL 325-643-1482.
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About KBWD

Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD · KBWD) is an airport in Brownwood, TX, at 1,387 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,599 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBWD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBWD have a control tower?

No. Brownwood Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KBWD?

Brownwood Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,599 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBWD?

Brownwood Regional Airport is in Brownwood, TX, at an elevation of 1,387 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.7936, -98.9565.

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