Baker Municipal Airport

KBHK

Baker, US

Last Updated
Jun 26, 22:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
22:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
19 kt
110° G26 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBHK 262251Z AUTO 11019G26KT 10SM FEW028 SCT120 24/15 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 11026/2249 RAB20E35 SLP063 P0000 T02440150

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,975 ft
FEW 2,800 ft AGL
SCT 12,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,775 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,975 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Baker Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 19 knots with gusts to 26 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 18-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component (gusting to 9 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,800 ft, scattered at 12,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 15°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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
909 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,975 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,133 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,927 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BHK
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,898 ft 75 ft ASP 138°
17.9 kt 6.5 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 - KBHK

8,978 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73%
MVFR
16.5%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
3.9%

Baker Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 11.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 11.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 9.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.8%
NE
2%
E
9.6%
SE
18.8%
S
4.5%
SW
4.9%
W
21.7%
NW
22.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.4°C
Range: -33°C to 34°C
-33°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,978 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Baker Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBHK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,975 ft MSL

Location

City: Baker
Country: US
Latitude: 46.347599°
Longitude: -104.259002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,898 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Baker Municipal Airport

Baker Municipal Airport (KBHK) is located in Baker, US at an elevation of 2,975 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 4,898 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 8,978 weather observations shows KBHK maintains VFR conditions 73% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBHK come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 11.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 46 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -33°C (-27°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 4.4°C (40°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.09 to 30.66 inHg (985-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,978 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.