Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional (KBKV), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional (KBKV) is a towered public airport in Brooksville, Florida, sitting roughly 34.51 nautical miles from the Tampa metro area. The field handled 6,984 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 4,294 of that total. Its 7,001-foot primary runway and Jet A fuel availability position it as a capable alternative for operators working the greater Tampa Bay region.
Runways
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 7,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Tampa International (KTPA), 30 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional recorded 4,294 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KBKV concentrates in the February-through-April window, with a secondary falloff during the summer months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 481 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional averages 23.4 days above 90°F in August and 5.4 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.9°F, and January the coldest, at 70.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Tampa Approach.
Prior permission is required. Parking is on the ramp at coordinates 42.525.
Lighting operates from dusk to 2200. The MALSR serves Runway 9, and MIRL lighting on Runway 03/21 and Runway 09/27 is preset to low intensity from dusk to 2200; after 2200, intensity can be increased and activated via CTAF.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The pavement shows long and transverse cracking that is producing loose aggregate.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Hidden Lake, 15.03 NM southwest.
Part of the Tampa and St. Petersburg area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KBKV?
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional operates two paved runways. Runway 09/27 is the longer of the two at 7,001 feet, with a width of 150 feet and an asphalt surface. Runway 03/21 measures 4,200 feet long and 150 feet wide, surfaced in concrete. The 7,001-foot runway is the longest paved surface at the field and accommodates larger business aircraft. Both runways support the bulk of the 6,984 annual operations recorded at KBKV.
Does KBKV have on-site customs clearance?
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at KTPA, located approximately 30.18 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through that airport instead of clearing directly at KBKV. This distance should factor into trip planning for any international arrivals. No customs type or on-site designation is listed for this field.
What fuel types are available at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional?
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. This dual availability supports both piston and turbine business aircraft operating through the field. The airport is attended daily from 0700 to 1800 local time, which covers the period when fuel services are typically available. Operators should plan arrivals within this attendance window to ensure fueling support. KBKV's fuel offerings align with its role as a business aviation airport in the Tampa Bay area.
Is prior permission required to park at KBKV?
Yes, Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional requires prior permission for parking on the ramp. The airport remarks specify PPR status tied to a designated ramp location. Operators should arrange parking clearance before arrival rather than assuming availability on landing. This requirement applies to the ramp area referenced in the airport's operational notes. Dispatchers coordinating trips into KBKV should build this coordination step into pre-flight planning.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional?
Business aviation traffic at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional, identified by ICAO code KBKV, concentrates in the late winter and early spring months. February, March, and April each recorded more than 400 operations in 2025, with March peaking at 481. Traffic tapers through the summer, with July recording the lowest monthly count at 260 operations. This pattern reflects the airport's 4,294 annual business aviation operations against a total of 6,984 operations for the year, according to FAA TFMSC data. Dispatchers should anticipate higher activity levels during the winter-to-spring period.