Beatrice Municipal Airport

KBIE / BIE

Beatrice, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
22:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
11 kt
80° G18 kt
10 SM
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBIE 102255Z AUTO 08011G18KT 10SM SCT046 BKN050 BKN080 15/03 A3027 RMK AO2 T01530027

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,324 ft
SCT 4,600 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,924 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,324 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,324 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beatrice Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 11 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 14 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating relatively 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
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,324 ft)
Pressure Alt
972 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,290 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BIE
13 ✈️
31
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,401 ft 100 ft ASP 143°
7.1 kt 8.4 kt
50° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,602 ft 100 ft PEM 179°
0.0 kt 11.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBIE

11,013 observations | Oct 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82%
MVFR
11%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
3.2%

Beatrice Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 18.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.5%
NE
9.3%
E
7.2%
SE
7.3%
S
16.3%
SW
8%
W
6.8%
NW
12.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.7°C
Range: -25°C to 35°C
-25°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

February October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 11,013 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beatrice Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBIE
IATA Code: BIE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,324 ft MSL

Location

City: Beatrice
Country: US
Latitude: 40.301300°
Longitude: -96.754097°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,401 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,602 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Beatrice Municipal Airport

Beatrice Municipal Airport (KBIE/BIE) is located in Beatrice, US at an elevation of 1,324 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (13/31, 17/35), with the longest at 5,602 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 11,013 weather observations shows KBIE maintains VFR conditions 82% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBIE come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 38 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (18.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, October, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 3.7°C (39°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.23 to 30.78 inHg (990-1042 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,013 official METAR observations (Oct 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.