Jack Brooks Regional Airport (KBPT)
Medium airport · Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Jack Brooks Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBPT |
| IATA | BPT |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°57'3" W 94°1'15" 29.95080, -94.02070 |
| Location | Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,751 ft (2058 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16/34 | 5,071 ft (1546 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Jack Brooks Regional Airport at a glance
Jack Brooks Regional Airport is a medium airport in Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as BPT. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBPT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 6,751 ft (2058 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBPT 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 Jack Brooks Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles Regional Airport | KLCH | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Scholes International At Galveston Airport | KGLS | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Ellington Airport | KEFD | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Beauregard Regional Airport | KDRI | 118 km (64 NM) |
| William P. Hobby Airport | KHOU | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jack Brooks Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Jack Brooks Regional Airport 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 Jack Brooks Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jack Brooks Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jack Brooks Regional Airport is KBPT, and its IATA code is BPT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jack Brooks Regional Airport above sea level?
Jack Brooks Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jack Brooks Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.9508, -94.0207 — in Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lake Charles Regional Airport, about 79 km away.
Does KBPT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBPT 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 Jack Brooks Regional Airport?
Jack Brooks Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,751 ft (2058 m) with a CON surface.