KBKL Burke Lakefront Airport
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) is a towered general-aviation airport in Cleveland, Ohio, at 583 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 06L/24R (6,604 ft), 06R/24L (5,197 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KBKL · FAA BKL · IATA BKL |
|---|---|
| Location | Cleveland, OH · 41.5175, -81.6833 |
| Elevation | 583 ft MSL (178 m) |
| Tower | 124.3 MHz (LAKEFRONT TWR) |
| ASOS | 125.25 MHz |
| FAA charts | 16 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KBKL METAR and TAF
METAR KBKL 010453Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP302 T01170033 401440067 $| Wind | From 150° at 9 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 12°C (54°F) / 3°C (37°F) · spread 9°C |
| Altimeter | 30.42 inHg (1030 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP302: sea-level pressure 1030.2 hPa · T01170033: temperature 11.7°C, dew point 3.3°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (150° true at 9 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 06L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the right
- RWY 24R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the left
- RWY 06R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the right
- RWY 24L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the left
KBKL does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06L / 24R | 6,604 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 06R / 24L | 5,197 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | CLEVELAND APP/DEP | 125.35 |
| ASOS | 125.25 | |
| ATIS | 125.25 | |
| CTAF | 124.3 | |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Tower | LAKEFRONT TWR | 124.3 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KBKL before you fly.
FAA charts for KBKL — d-TPP 2611
16 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 2
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 2
Arrivals (STAR) 8
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KBKL on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.