Boulder Municipal Airport

KBDU / WBU

Boulder, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
22:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
3 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBDU 102255Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM BKN110 17/00 A3004 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,288 ft
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,288 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Boulder Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
841 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,288 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,176 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,685 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BDU
08
26 ✈️
08G
26G ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
4,100 ft 75 ft ASPH-G
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
150° angle
✈️ 08G/26G
Active: 26G
4,100 ft 20 ft ASPH-TURF-F
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBDU

13,923 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.5%
MVFR
3.1%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.7%

Boulder Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 30.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.6%
NE
6.6%
E
6.7%
SE
6.1%
S
6.6%
SW
11.7%
W
16.9%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.6°C
Range: -19°C to 33°C
-19°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 08G/26G
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,923 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Boulder Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBDU
IATA Code: WBU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,288 ft MSL

Location

City: Boulder
Country: US
Latitude: 40.039101°
Longitude: -105.226025°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,100 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 08G/26G
Length: 4,100 ft
Width: 20 ft
Surface: ASPH-TURF-F
ILS: No

About Boulder Municipal Airport

Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU/WBU) is located in Boulder, US at an elevation of 5,288 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 2 runways (08/26, 08G/26G), with the longest at 4,100 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 13,923 weather observations, KBDU experiences excellent VFR conditions 95.5% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBDU come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 6.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 46 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (30.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -19°C (-2°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 9.6°C (49°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.34 to 30.61 inHg (994-1037 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,923 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.