BROOKINGS RGNL
BROOKINGS, SD
KBKX Brookings Regional Airport serves Brookings, South Dakota at an elevation of 1,647 feet with a full control tower facility. The airport operates two asphalt runways to accommodate diverse general aviation operations. Runway 12/30 extends 6,000 feet with a 100-foot width suitable for larger aircraft, while Runway 17/35 provides 3,600 feet of length with a 60-foot width for smaller operations.
Brookings Regional Airport provides 100LL and Jet A fuel to support aircraft operations. The airport offers ILS/LOC precision instrument approaches and RNAV (GPS) procedures across three total published approach procedures for safe landings in instrument meteorological conditions. The airport serves as a hub for general aviation and pilot training in the northern Great Plains region.
South Dakota State University operates flight training programs from Brookings Regional Airport, offering comprehensive aviation education and flight instruction to students and the regional pilot population. The airport's central location and instrument capabilities make it an important resource for general aviation and aerospace education throughout South Dakota.