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LDSB/BWK METAR & TAF Brač Airport

Gornji Humac, Split-Dalmatia CountyElevation 1,776 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFRMore than 1 hour old
Ceiling 1,000 ft, visibility 1 1/4 SM, thunderstorms.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
300@6
steady
VISIBILITY
1 1/4 SM
2 km
CEILING
1,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,699 ft
-77 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1400Z (4:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

LDSB is currently IFR. Winds are from the northwest at 6 knots. Visibility is 1 1/4 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,000 feet AGL. Reported weather: light thunderstorm with rain. Main concerns: Thunderstorm reported (-TSRA). Cumulonimbus reported (FEW005CB). Visibility 1.24 SM.

WIND
300° at 6 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
1 1/4 statute miles
2 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
11°C / 10°C
52°F / 50°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.94 inHg
1013.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TS, CB, LOW CIG, LOW VIS
Thunderstorm reported (-TSRA).

Codes in this report: FEW SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1125Z (1:25 PM local) · valid to 1200Z (1:00 PM local)

LDSB forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 14Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW VIS). Best period is 15Z to 16Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Maximum temperature 15°C expected at 1300Z on day 24.
  • Minimum temperature 8°C expected at 0400Z on day 25.
BKN0151,500 ft
BKN0151,500 ft
BKN0151,500 ft
1200Z2:00 PM1648Z6:48 PM2136Z11:36 PM0224Z3:24 AM0712Z8:12 AM1200Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN TEMPO FEW BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low visibility: 1.24 SM.
›Thunderstorm reported (-TSRA).
›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW005CB).
›METAR is stale (1909 minutes old).
›Temporarily forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category IFR, wind from 300° at 6 kt, visibility 1.24 SM, ceiling 1,000 ft. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported; low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 1.24 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0321 300°300°6 kt300°300° 6300°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
300° at 6 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 211 kt headwind · 6 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
21
HEAD
1 kt
CROSS
6 kt R
BEST
03
HEAD
1 kt tail
CROSS
6 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

03/21
Dimensions
5,774 x 98 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,699 ft
Pressure altitude
1,756 ft
Field elevation
1,776 ft MSL
Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Dewpoint
10°C (50°F)
Altimeter
29.94 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1555Z 4:55 PM
Sunrise
0520Z 6:20 AM
Loggable night
1624Z (5:24 PM local) → 0450Z (5:50 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1555Z (4:55 PM local) → 0520Z (6:20 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1655Z (5:55 PM local) → 0420Z (5:20 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Brač Airport is in Gornji Humac, Split-Dalmatia County. Field elevation 1,776 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALDSB / BWK
RegionSplit-Dalmatia County
CountryCroatia
Coordinates43.2845, 16.6784
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.025
APP
APP
120.875
SPLIT RDR
RDR
118.025
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

LDSP Split Saint Jerome Airport
23 NM NW
VFR
LQMO Mostar International Airport
51 NM E
VFR
LDZD Zadar Airport
75 NM NW
VFR
LQSA Sarajevo International Airport
79 NM NE
MVFR
LDDU Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport
82 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗LDSB on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LDSB have a METAR?
Yes. LDSB has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LDSB have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LDSB; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LDSB?
LDSB sits at 1,776 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LDSB?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.