Brawley Municipal (KBWC), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Brawley Municipal Airport (KBWC) is a single-runway, non-towered field in California's Imperial Valley, sitting below sea level and handling a modest volume of business aviation traffic each year according to FAA TFMSC data. The airport has no onsite customs facility; the nearest customs clearance point is Calexico International (KCXL), roughly 19.5 nautical miles away. Runway 08/26 provides a paved surface, and fuel is available for self-service pickup through a cardlock system rather than staffed attendance.
Runways
Brawley Municipal has one paved runway, 08/26, 4,166 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Brawley Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Brawley Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Calexico International (KCXL), 20 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Brawley Municipal recorded 131 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KBWC drops sharply in September and October before building back up toward a December peak.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 21 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Brawley Municipal averages 31.0 days above 90°F in July and 3.3 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 108.2°F, and December the coldest, at 70.0°F.
Weather station is 3.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Brawley Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway 08 and 26 REIL lighting is pilot-activated; MIRL is installed on runway 08/26; taxiway lights are also pilot-activated, all via CTAF.
On runway 08, a 7-foot fence is located 170 feet from the runway end.
On runway 26, a 15-foot road is located 115 feet from the runway end, and a 7-foot fence is located 66 feet from the runway end.
The runway 08 approach has a slope ratio of 26:1 to the displaced threshold.
The approach slope ratio to the displaced threshold is 34:1, referencing a 15-foot road located 510 feet from the displaced threshold.
For clearance delivery, contact Yuma CERAP.
Fuel is available through a 24/7 cardlock system.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Brawley Municipal has five airfields within 42 NM. The closest is Imperial County (KIPL), 10.02 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBWC
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at KBWC?
Brawley Municipal (KBWC) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Calexico International (KCXL), located about 19.54 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KCXL or another designated port of entry rather than expecting service at Brawley itself.
What fuel is available at Brawley Municipal Airport?
Brawley Municipal (KBWC) offers 100LL and A+ fuel through a 24/7 cardlock system rather than a staffed fuel desk. The field is unattended, so pilots handle fueling themselves using the cardlock. Jet A is also listed as available at the airport, though transactions still run through the same self-service arrangement.
What is the runway length and surface at KBWC?
KBWC has a single runway, 08/26, measuring 4,166 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length. Pilots should note the close-in obstructions reported near both runway ends when planning approach and departure margins on this strip.
Are there obstructions near the runway ends at Brawley Municipal?
Yes, Brawley Municipal Airport (KBWC) reports close-in obstructions on both ends of runway 08/26. On the runway 08 end, a 7-foot fence sits 170 feet from the runway end. On the runway 26 end, a 15-foot road lies 115 feet out and a 7-foot fence sits 66 feet from the runway end, factors relevant to approach and departure planning.