Bend Municipal Airport

KBDN

Bend, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
5 kt
290°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBDN 102330Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM VCTS SCT095 16/05 A2969 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,460 ft
SCT 9,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,960 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bend Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 9,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 9,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 20 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 03:00Z and 09:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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
890 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,460 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,708 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,658 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBDN 102158Z 1022/1118 20008KT P6SM VCTS BKN060 OVC100CB FM102215 VRB08G20KT 6SM -TSRA SCT050 BKN060 OVC100CB FM102300 VRB06KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060 BKN100 BKN250 FM110300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 OVC050 PROB30 1103/1109 -SHRA FM111600 21012KT P6SM SCT035 SCT050 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
03:00Z FM110300
+4h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
03:00Z PROB30
+4h
VFR
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BDN
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
5,200 ft 75 ft ASPH-E 180°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBDN

13,763 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.2%
MVFR
3.8%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
5.3%

Bend Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 27.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
1.3%
E
2.3%
SE
9.6%
S
20.7%
SW
22.4%
W
5.3%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.6°C
Range: -12°C to 33°C
-12°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 13,763 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bend Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBDN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,460 ft MSL

Location

City: Bend
Country: US
Latitude: 44.094799°
Longitude: -121.200996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-E
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bend Municipal Airport

Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN) is located in Bend, US at an elevation of 3,460 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 5,200 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 13,763 weather observations, KBDN experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.2% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBDN come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (27.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.8 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 33°C (91°F), averaging 7.6°C (46°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.27 to 30.54 inHg (991-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,763 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.