Ozark Regional Airport

KBPK / WMH

Mountain Home, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
17:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
7 kt
260°
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBPK 101753Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM FEW036 SCT047 BKN060 31/23 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP119 T03060228 10317 20233 58003 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 928 ft
FEW 3,600 ft AGL
SCT 4,700 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,528 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,628 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,928 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ozark Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 7 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (928 ft)
Pressure Alt
936 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,079 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBPK 101721Z 1018/1118 21012G17KT P6SM SCT035 FM110000 20007KT P6SM SCT250 FM111500 19015G22KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM110000
+6h
VFR 200° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPK
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
5,001 ft 75 ft ASP 51°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBPK

7,006 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.9%
MVFR
13.6%
IFR
5%
LIFR
4.4%

Ozark Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 32.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
1.3%
E
9%
SE
9%
S
18.6%
SW
17%
W
3.9%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.2°C
Range: -12°C to 36°C
-12°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

February June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,006 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ozark Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBPK
IATA Code: WMH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 928 ft MSL

Location

City: Mountain Home
Country: US
Latitude: 36.368900°
Longitude: -92.470497°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ozark Regional Airport

Overview

Ozark Regional Airport serves the Mountain Home area in southern Missouri, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Located at an elevation of 928 feet MSL, the airport offers a 5,001-foot asphalt runway (05/23) capable of supporting various general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KBPK are predominantly VFR, with 79% of observations showing favorable flying conditions. Temperature ranges from -12°C to 36°C, indicating significant seasonal variation. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 5.7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 39.5% of the time and occasional gusts up to 17 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning in southern Missouri suggests potential terrain considerations for pilots, with nearby Ozark Mountain geography influencing local wind patterns and visibility. Average visibility consistently remains high at 9.5 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring in only 1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting direct approaches 100% of the time. The average crosswind is relatively mild at 3.6 knots, providing predictable landing conditions. October, January, and September represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for aviation operations.

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

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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.