Beach Airport

K20U

Beach, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 16:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
16:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
15 kt
330° G23 kt
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K20U 301615Z AUTO 33015G23KT 10/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 TSNO

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beach Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 15 knots with gusts to 23 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 12 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of -6°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
930 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,756 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,494 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,555 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.5°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
20U
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
4,200 ft 60 ft ASPH-G 133°
13.0 kt 7.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K20U

14,734 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
99.8%
MVFR
0.2%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Beach Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 99.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 49 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 49 kt
Calm Winds: 9.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.7%
N
6.9%
S
14.2%
W
21.3%
NE
1.7%
NW
17.9%
SE
13.5%
SW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.5°C
Range: -36°C to 31°C
-36°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 14,734 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beach Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K20U
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,756 ft MSL

Location

City: Beach
Country: US
Latitude: 46.925201°
Longitude: -103.982002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,200 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Beach Airport

Beach Airport (K20U) is located in Beach, US at an elevation of 2,756 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (12/30), with the longest at 4,200 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 14,734 weather observations, K20U experiences excellent VFR conditions 99.8% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K20U come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 10.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 49 knots. Runway 12/30 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -36°C (-33°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 1.5°C (35°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.09 to 30.68 inHg (985-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,734 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.