Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (KBRL)
Medium airport · Burlington, Iowa, United States
Airport data
| Name | Southeast Iowa Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBRL |
| IATA | BRL |
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°46'60" W 91°7'32" 40.78320, -91.12550 |
| Location | Burlington, Iowa, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,351 ft (1631 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,102 ft (1860 m) | 100 ft | PEM | Yes |
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport at a glance
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport is a medium airport in Burlington, Iowa, United States, known to airline systems as BRL. The field elevation of 698 ft (213 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBRL 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 — 18/36 — offers 6,102 ft (1860 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBRL 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 Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quad City International Airport | KMLI | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field | KUIN | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Ottumwa Regional Airport | KOTM | 117 km (63 NM) |
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport | KPIA | 121 km (65 NM) |
| The Eastern Iowa Airport | KCID | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 698 ft field elevation of Southeast Iowa 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 Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Southeast Iowa Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Southeast Iowa Regional Airport is KBRL, and its IATA code is BRL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Southeast Iowa Regional Airport above sea level?
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 698 feet (213 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Southeast Iowa Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7832, -91.1255 — in Burlington, Iowa, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Quad City International Airport, about 90 km away.
Does KBRL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBRL 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 Southeast Iowa Regional Airport?
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,102 ft (1860 m) with a PEM surface.