Boone Municipal Airport

KBNW / BNW

Boone, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 01:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
01:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBNW 300115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 13/M03 A3004 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,160 ft
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,160 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Boone Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C, indicating very 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
978 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,160 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,048 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,086 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BNW
02
20
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,298 ft 290 ft GRE 25°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
25° angle
15/33 4,807 ft 75 ft PEM 149°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
149° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBNW

15,153 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
6%

Boone Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.2%
NE
5.8%
E
7.3%
SE
13.6%
S
15.8%
SW
10.2%
W
11.6%
NW
17.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.9°C
Range: -26°C to 37°C
-26°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 15,153 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Boone Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBNW
IATA Code: BNW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,160 ft MSL

Location

City: Boone
Country: US
Latitude: 42.049599°
Longitude: -93.847603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,298 ft
Width: 290 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,807 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Boone Municipal Airport

Boone Municipal Airport (KBNW/BNW) is located in Boone, US at an elevation of 1,160 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (02/20, 15/33), with the longest at 4,807 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,153 weather observations shows KBNW maintains VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBNW come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 10.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -26°C (-15°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 4.9°C (41°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.22 to 30.79 inHg (990-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,153 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.