BKN

BKN is an abbreviation used in multiple contexts, depending on the field. In meteorology and aviation weather reporting, BKN is the standardized code for broken cloud cover, indicating that about 5 to 7 octas of the sky are covered by clouds. It is commonly used in METAR and TAF reports and is typically followed by a cloud-base height, for example BKN025 denotes broken clouds at 2,500 feet above ground level. This code assists pilots and air traffic controllers in assessing weather conditions for flight operations.

In professional sports, BKN is the three-letter abbreviation for the Brooklyn Nets, the NBA team based in Brooklyn, New York. The BKN designation appears in official standings, box scores, and schedule listings. The team relocated to Brooklyn in 2012, and the BKN code has been in use since then, serving as a concise identifier in league data and media references.