Curtis Field (KBBD)
Medium airport · Brady, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Curtis Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBBD |
| IATA | BBD |
| Elevation | 1,827 ft (557 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°10'44" W 99°19'29" 31.17893, -99.32473 |
| Location | Brady, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,605 ft (1404 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Curtis Field at a glance
Curtis Field is a medium airport in Brady, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as BBD. The field elevation of 1,827 ft (557 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBBD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 4,605 ft (1404 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBBD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Curtis Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimble County Airport | KJCT | 85 km (46 NM) |
| San Angelo Regional Mathis Field | KSJT | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Abilene Regional Airport | KABI | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Sonora Municipal Airport | KSOA | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield | KGRK | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Curtis Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,827 ft field elevation of Curtis Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Curtis Field
What is the ICAO code of Curtis Field?
The ICAO identifier of Curtis Field is KBBD, and its IATA code is BBD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Curtis Field above sea level?
Curtis Field sits at an elevation of 1,827 feet (557 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Curtis Field located?
The airport lies at 31.1789, -99.3247 — in Brady, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kimble County Airport, about 85 km away.
Does KBBD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBBD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Curtis Field?
Curtis Field has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,605 ft (1404 m) with a ASP surface.