Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (KBQK)
Medium airport · Brunswick, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Brunswick Golden Isles Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBQK |
| IATA | BQK |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°15'32" W 81°27'59" 31.25880, -81.46650 |
| Location | Brunswick, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport at a glance
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport is a medium airport in Brunswick, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as BQK. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBQK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBQK 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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simons Island Airport | KSSI | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Jacksonville International Airport | KJAX | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Hunter Army Air Field | KSVN | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field | KNRB | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Savannah Hilton Head International Airport | KSAV | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Brunswick Golden Isles 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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brunswick Golden Isles Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brunswick Golden Isles Airport is KBQK, and its IATA code is BQK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brunswick Golden Isles Airport above sea level?
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brunswick Golden Isles Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.2588, -81.4665 — in Brunswick, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is St Simons Island Airport, about 14 km away.
Does KBQK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBQK 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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport?
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a PEM surface.