Boundary County Airport

K65S

Bonners Ferry, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 23:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
23:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
3 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K65S 112355Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM FEW034 OVC055 10/05 A2968 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,337 ft
FEW 3,400 ft AGL
OVC 5,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,737 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,837 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Boundary County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 5,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating moderate moisture 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
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
927 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,337 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,585 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,546 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
65S
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
4,000 ft 75 ft ASP 38°
2.6 kt 1.5 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 - K65S

13,595 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.2%
MVFR
16.4%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
6.3%

Boundary County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 65.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 65.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.4%
N
6.1%
S
7.9%
W
1.7%
NE
1.3%
NW
2.4%
SE
1%
SW
11.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.5°C
Range: -12°C to 29°C
-12°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,595 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Boundary County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K65S
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,337 ft MSL

Location

City: Bonners Ferry
Country: US
Latitude: 48.725800°
Longitude: -116.294998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Boundary County Airport

Boundary County Airport (K65S) is located in Bonners Ferry, US at an elevation of 2,337 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,595 weather observations shows K65S maintains VFR conditions 71.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 12.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K65S come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (65.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 4.5°C (40°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.01 to 30.69 inHg (982-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,595 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.