Bemidji Regional Airport

KBJI / BJI

Bemidji, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
14:35Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
4 kt
180°
--
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBJI 041435Z AUTO 18004KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002 02/02 A3002 RMK AO2 T00160016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,391 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,591 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
971 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,391 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,279 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 53 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBJI 041338Z 0414/0512 15004KT 1/2SM FZFG BKN002 FM041500 VRB04KT 1SM BR BKN002 FM041600 VRB04KT 5SM BR BKN009 FM041700 21005KT P6SM BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:01Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Freezing Fog
16:00Z FM041600
+1h
IFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Mist
17:00Z FM041700
+2h
MVFR 210° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BJI
07
25
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 5,699 ft 150 ft ASP 74°
1.1 kt 3.8 kt
106° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,598 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
2.6 kt 3.1 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 - KBJI

11,420 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.9%
MVFR
21.8%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
4.9%

Bemidji Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 14% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 14%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.2%
NE
2.2%
E
5.7%
SE
12.9%
S
14.8%
SW
6.9%
W
19%
NW
18.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.9°C
Range: -36°C to 30°C
-36°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,420 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bemidji Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBJI
IATA Code: BJI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,391 ft MSL

Location

City: Bemidji
Country: US
Latitude: 47.509399°
Longitude: -94.933701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,699 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,598 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bemidji Regional Airport

Overview

Bemidji Regional Airport serves the northern Minnesota region, situated in Beltrami County near the city of Bemidji. Located at 1,391 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for a rural area known for its lakes and forests. The airport accommodates medium-sized aircraft with two substantial asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bemidji exhibit significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 63.4% of the time. Pilots can expect marginal conditions (MVFR) approximately 22% of observations, with instrument conditions (IFR/LIFR) occurring about 14.6% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -34°C to 30°C, with an average of -0.5°C, presenting potential challenging winter operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways aligned to optimize wind coverage: Runway 07/25 at 5,699 feet and Runway 13/31 at 6,598 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with average crosswind components of 6.1 knots and 3.7 knots respectively. Prevailing winds from the west (270°) at an average of 8.2 knots characterize the local wind environment.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with minimal fog (1.1%) and rare instances of visibility below 3 miles (2% of observations). September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and be prepared for rapid weather changes typical of northern Minnesota's climate.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.