Bowie Municipal Airport

K0F2

Bowie, US

Last Updated
Apr 13, 10:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
10:55Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
13 kt
180° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K0F2 131055Z AUTO 18013G16KT 10SM OVC018 21/19 A2999 RMK AO2 T02100190

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,101 ft
OVC 1,800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,901 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Bowie Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 13 knots with gusts to 16 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,101 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,019 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,003 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
0F2
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,603 ft 60 ft ASPH-G 174°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K0F2

12,975 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.2%
MVFR
4.6%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.8%

Bowie Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 18.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.2%
NE
3.7%
E
3%
SE
12.6%
S
32.5%
SW
5.2%
W
3.7%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.3°C
Range: -14°C to 36°C
-14°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 12,975 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bowie Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K0F2
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,101 ft MSL

Location

City: Bowie
Country: US
Latitude: 33.601700°
Longitude: -97.775597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 3,603 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Bowie Municipal Airport

Bowie Municipal Airport (K0F2) is located in Bowie, US at an elevation of 1,101 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 3,603 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 12,975 weather observations, K0F2 experiences excellent VFR conditions 93.2% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K0F2 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 34 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (18.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -14°C (7°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 15.3°C (60°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.49 to 30.72 inHg (999-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,975 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.