Butler Municipal Airport

K6A1

Butler, US

Last Updated
Jun 8, 01:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
01:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K6A1 080155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/22 A3005 RMK AO2 T02500217

Weather Briefing

VFR

Butler Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (667 ft)
Pressure Alt
525 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,885 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
6A1
06
24
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 2,400 ft 500 ft GRS 62°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
62° angle
18/36 4,000 ft 70 ft ASP 180°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K6A1

13,487 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81%
MVFR
9.8%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
5%

Butler Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, June, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 18.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
22%
NE
12.8%
E
26.9%
SE
2.5%
S
4.6%
SW
5.8%
W
4.7%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.6°C
Range: -9°C to 35°C
-9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

April June November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 13,487 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Butler Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K6A1
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 667 ft MSL

Location

City: Butler
Country: US
Latitude: 32.569492°
Longitude: -84.245194°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,400 ft
Width: 500 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 70 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Butler Municipal Airport

Butler Municipal Airport (K6A1) is located in Butler, US at an elevation of 667 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (06/24, 18/36), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,487 weather observations shows K6A1 maintains VFR conditions 81% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K6A1 come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (18.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, June, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -9°C (16°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 14.6°C (58°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.65 to 30.53 inHg (1004-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,487 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.