Bartow Executive Airport

KBOW / BOW

Bartow, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
22:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
11 kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBOW 122255Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM FEW050 25/13 A3025 RMK AO2 PWINO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 125 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,125 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bartow Executive Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 11 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 13°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
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (125 ft)
Pressure Alt
-198 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,032 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BOW
05
23
09L ✈️
27R
09R ✈️
27L
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 46°
10.0 kt 4.5 kt
24° angle
✈️ 09L/27R
Active: 09L
5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 87°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 09R
4,400 ft 150 ft ASP 87°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
14/32 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
3.9 kt 10.3 kt
69° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBOW

15,206 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.9%
MVFR
6.3%
IFR
2%
LIFR
3.9%

Bartow Executive Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 24.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.4%
NE
21.5%
E
12%
SE
3.4%
S
3.4%
SW
3.1%
W
5.9%
NW
9.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.5°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

November September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 15,206 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bartow Executive Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBOW
IATA Code: BOW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 125 ft MSL

Location

City: Bartow
Country: US
Latitude: 27.943399°
Longitude: -81.783401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09L/27R
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 4,400 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bartow Executive Airport

Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW/BOW) is located in Bartow, US at an elevation of 125 feet MSL. The airport has 4 runways (05/23, 09L/27R, 09R/27L, 14/32), with the longest at 5,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 15,206 weather observations, KBOW experiences excellent VFR conditions 87.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBOW come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 7.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (24.6% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 19.5°C (67°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.74 to 30.52 inHg (1007-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,206 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.