Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD)
Medium airport · Brainerd, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBRD |
| IATA | BRD |
| Elevation | 1,232 ft (376 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°24'10" W 94°7'47" 46.40286, -94.12973 |
| Location | Brainerd, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,512 ft (1985 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 4,080 ft (1244 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,100 ft (2164 m) | 150 ft | CONC-E | No |
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport at a glance
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is a medium airport in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as BRD. The field elevation of 1,232 ft (376 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBRD 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 3 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 7,100 ft (2164 m) of conc-e surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBRD 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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud Regional Airport | KSTC | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Chandler Field | KAXN | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Bemidji Regional Airport | KBJI | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Range Regional Airport | KHIB | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Duluth International Airport | KDLH | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,232 ft field elevation of Brainerd Lakes 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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is KBRD, and its IATA code is BRD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport above sea level?
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,232 feet (376 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.4029, -94.1297 — in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saint Cloud Regional Airport, about 95 km away.
Does KBRD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBRD 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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport?
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,100 ft (2164 m) with a CONC-E surface.