Runway 28R at KPBI
Runway 28R/10L at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) in West Palm Beach is a 10,001 ft, lighted, asph-g runway oriented 273°/093°. The runway is 150 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 489 landings and 536 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.3°, touchdowns averaging 1,115 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 131 kt, a 9.3 kt average crosswind component, a 2.2 kt average tailwind.
Runway 28R/10L at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) in West Palm Beach is a 10,001 ft, lighted, asph-g runway oriented 273°/093°. The runway is 150 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 489 landings and 536 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.3°, touchdowns averaging 1,115 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 131 kt, a 9.3 kt average crosswind component, a 2.2 kt average tailwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
489 landings observed on Runway 28R in the last 30 days, alongside 536 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 17:00 with 10 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 1,115 ft from the threshold on Runway 28R.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at KPBI have prevailed from the east-northeast (60°), accounting for roughly 18% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 7.4 kt with peak gusts to 50 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
Moderate Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 9.3 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 28R alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 2.3° on Runway 28R, shallower than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 28R over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 28R grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 28R benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.