Big Timber Airport

K6S0

Big Timber, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
22:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
10 kt
120° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K6S0 102255Z AUTO 12010G16KT 10SM CLR 17/M00 A2987 RMK A01

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 10 knots with gusts to 16 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component (gusting to 14 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 0°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
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
862 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,492 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,530 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,848 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
6S0
06 ✈️
24
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,285 ft 75 ft ASP 75°
5.0 kt 8.7 kt
60° angle
18/36 4,000 ft 100 ft TURF-G
5.0 kt 8.7 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K6S0

12,896 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.3%
MVFR
3.6%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
2.1%

Big Timber Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 15.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 66 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 15.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 66 kt
Calm Winds: 8.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
4.1%
E
6.8%
SE
3%
S
2%
SW
10.2%
W
61.2%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -21°C to 28°C
-21°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 15 kt

Statistics computed from 12,896 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Big Timber Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K6S0
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,492 ft MSL

Location

City: Big Timber
Country: US
Latitude: 45.806681°
Longitude: -109.979153°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,285 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: TURF-G
ILS: No

About Big Timber Airport

Big Timber Airport (K6S0) is located in Big Timber, US at an elevation of 4,492 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (06/24, 18/36), with the longest at 5,285 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 12,896 weather observations, K6S0 experiences excellent VFR conditions 93.3% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K6S0 come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 15.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 66 knots. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, January, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -21°C (-6°F) to 28°C (82°F), averaging 6.1°C (43°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.09 to 30.54 inHg (985-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,896 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.