Ozark Regional Airport

KBPK / WMH

Mountain Home, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
06:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
0 kt
7 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBPK 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT038 BKN080 OVC110 17/16 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE11 SLP131 T01670156 PWINO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 928 ft
SCT 3,800 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,728 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,928 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,928 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (928 ft)
Pressure Alt
906 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,369 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBPK 050520Z 0506/0606 22005KT 3SM -TSRA BR SCT030CB OVC060 FM050900 VRB06KT 3SM BR VCTS OVC020CB FM051400 23004KT 6SM BR OVC009 FM051500 23006KT 6SM BR VCTS OVC015CB FM052300 20007KT 6SM BR OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:07Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
09:00Z FM050900
+2h
MVFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM051400
+7h
IFR 230° 4 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM051500
+8h
MVFR 230° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

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 5,001 ft 75 ft ASP 51°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
51° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBPK

3,941 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79%
MVFR
11.9%
IFR
5%
LIFR
4.1%

Ozark Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 35.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8%
NE
1.5%
E
9.2%
SE
10.1%
S
17%
SW
12.8%
W
3.6%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.7°C
Range: -12°C to 36°C
-12°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

February October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,941 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.