Curtis Field — Brady, United States
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Distance & flight time from BBD
Curtis Field
Curtis Field serves Brady, a small city in central Texas often described as sitting near the geographic heart of the state. Elevation at the airport is 1,827 feet, and a single runway here supports general aviation and light regional traffic rather than scheduled airline service. Kimble County Airport lies about 85 kilometers away, San Angelo Regional Mathis Field sits roughly 113 kilometers out, and Abilene Regional Airport is about 141 kilometers from Brady. BBD serves ranching and rural communities across this part of the Texas Hill Country's northern edge, where small municipal airports like this one fill the gap left by long distances between larger commercial airports.
Runways at Curtis Field (BBD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4605 ft (1404 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Curtis Field (BBD)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 118.375 MHz |
| CNTR | HOUSTON CNTR | 132.35 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Curtis Field (BBD)
- Kimble County Airport (JCT) — 85.2 km (52.9 mi)
- San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT) — 113.1 km (70.3 mi)
- Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) — 141.1 km (87.7 mi)
- Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK) — 142.9 km (88.8 mi)
- Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) — 146.9 km (91.3 mi)
- Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) — 182.4 km (113.3 mi)
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) — 192.8 km (119.8 mi)
- San Antonio International Airport (SAT) — 200.5 km (124.6 mi)
General aviation pilots and ranching operations across central Texas search BBD when filing flight plans into Brady rather than the larger San Angelo or Abilene airports. The code rarely appears in commercial booking systems since Curtis Field has no scheduled airline service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Curtis Field?
The IATA code for Curtis Field is BBD.
What is the ICAO code for Curtis Field?
The ICAO code for Curtis Field is KBBD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.