Curtis Field (KBBD), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Curtis Field (KBBD) serves Brady, Texas, with a paved runway of 4,605 feet and a turf crosswind runway, supporting a modest volume of business aviation operations tracked by the FAA. The airport is uncontrolled and operates without onsite customs, with the nearest customs clearance available at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS), roughly 104 nautical miles away. Jet A and 100LL fuel are both available on field, and attendance is scheduled seven days a week with reduced hours on weekends.
Runways
Curtis Field has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 4,605 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Curtis Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Curtis Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Austin-Bergstrom International (KAUS), 104 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Curtis Field recorded 417 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KBBD is concentrated in November and April, with the quietest month being July.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 81 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Curtis Field averages 26.9 days above 90°F in July, 13.2 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.7°F, and January the coldest, at 58.4°F.
Weather station is 2.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Curtis Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Runway lights are active from dusk to dawn. Pilots activate the MIRL system for runway 17/35 via CTAF.
The west 1,240 feet of the runway is closed, leaving 2,280 feet of usable length remaining.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Curtis Field has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Harkey Ranch, 15.91 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway length at KBBD?
Curtis Field's main runway, 17/35, is a paved asphalt strip measuring 4,605 feet long and 75 feet wide. A secondary turf runway, 08/26, spans 3,520 feet with a wider 110-foot surface. Neither runway has a published weight limit in the airport's data, but pilots should note the paved runway's dimensions when planning larger aircraft operations.
Is customs clearance available at Curtis Field?
Curtis Field does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs-capable airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (KAUS), located approximately 104 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Brady, Texas, should plan to route through KAUS or another designated port of entry rather than expecting service at KBBD directly.
What fuel types are available at KBBD?
KBBD offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel on the field. This dual availability supports a mix of piston and turbine business aircraft operating at Curtis Field. Fuel service aligns with the airport's published attendance schedule, so operators should coordinate arrival timing with staffed hours rather than assuming continuous availability.
When is Curtis Field staffed for arrivals?
Curtis Field is attended Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local time, with reduced weekend hours of 0900 to 1300 on Saturday and Sunday. The airport is uncontrolled, so pilots operate under CTAF procedures at all times. Runway lighting for 17/35 is pilot-activated via CTAF during dusk-to-dawn hours.