Berlin Regional Airport

KBML / BML

Berlin, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 23:03Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
23:03Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
3 kt
360°
5 SM
Visibility
4,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KBML 302303Z AUTO 36003KT 5SM -RA BR FEW008 SCT014 OVC043 08/07 A2969 RMK AO2 P0001 T00830072 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,161 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
OVC 4,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,961 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,561 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,461 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Berlin Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,300 feet and 5 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 SM. The ceiling is 4300 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,161 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,409 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 848 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BML
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
5,200 ft 100 ft ASP 164°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBML

8,150 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.7%
MVFR
33.1%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
3.5%

Berlin Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 55.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 55.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.9%
N
10.4%
S
5.9%
W
6.2%
NE
0.8%
NW
13%
SE
5.4%
SW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -1°C
Range: -30°C to 29°C
-30°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.8%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,150 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Berlin Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBML
IATA Code: BML
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,161 ft MSL

Location

City: Berlin
Country: US
Latitude: 44.575401°
Longitude: -71.175903°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Berlin Regional Airport

Berlin Regional Airport (KBML/BML) is located in Berlin, US at an elevation of 1,161 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 5,200 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 56.7% of the time based on 8,150 observations, KBML requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 10.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 5.1% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 6.8% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBML come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 6.5 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (55.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 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 -30°C (-22°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging -1°C (30°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.9 to 30.57 inHg (979-1035 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,150 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.