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Weather Briefing
VFRBartow Executive Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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| 05/23 | 5,000 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 46° |
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46° angle
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| 09L/27R | 5,001 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 87° |
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87° angle
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| 09R/27L | 4,400 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 87° |
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87° angle
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| 14/32 | 5,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 139° |
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139° angle
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Weather Statistics - KBOW
16,444 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Bartow Executive Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.4% 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.
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Statistics computed from 16,444 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Bartow Executive Airport - Airport Information
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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 16,444 weather observations, KBOW experiences excellent VFR conditions 88.6% 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 (24.4% 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 19.8°C (68°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 16,444 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.
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