Boyne Mountain Airport

KBFA

Boyne Falls, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 23:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
23:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
10 kt
330°
10 SM
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBFA 102315Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM SCT034 BKN041 OVC047 05/M01 A3032 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 719 ft
SCT 3,400 ft AGL
BKN 4,100 ft AGL
OVC 4,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,119 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,819 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,419 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Boyne Mountain Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,700 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 10 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4100 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of -1°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
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (719 ft)
Pressure Alt
307 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -720 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BFA
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,200 ft 60 ft ASP 169°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBFA

12,854 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.6%
MVFR
27.9%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
6.3%

Boyne Mountain Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 49 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 49 kt
Calm Winds: 26.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.2%
NE
2.4%
E
3.4%
SE
3.1%
S
25.3%
SW
7.2%
W
10.1%
NW
15.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.6°C
Range: -27°C to 31°C
-27°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.3%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 12,854 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Boyne Mountain Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBFA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 719 ft MSL

Location

City: Boyne Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 45.165798°
Longitude: -84.924103°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Boyne Mountain Airport

Boyne Mountain Airport (KBFA) is located in Boyne Falls, US at an elevation of 719 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 5,200 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 58.6% of the time based on 12,854 observations, KBFA requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 13.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBFA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 49 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (26.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -27°C (-17°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 1.6°C (35°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.1 to 30.64 inHg (985-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,854 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.