Blair Executive Airport

KBTA

Blair, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:10Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
22:10Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
10 kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBTA 102210Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM SCT120 13/01 A3032 RMK AO2 T01300007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,325 ft
SCT 12,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,325 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Blair Executive Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 10 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 12,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 1°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
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,325 ft)
Pressure Alt
913 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 991 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTA
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,200 ft 100 ft CON 137°
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBTA

13,944 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.1%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
3.7%

Blair Executive Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 13.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14%
NE
5.7%
E
6.7%
SE
8.8%
S
23.1%
SW
6.3%
W
6.8%
NW
14.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.3°C
Range: -22°C to 35°C
-22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 13,944 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blair Executive Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBTA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,325 ft MSL

Location

City: Blair
Country: US
Latitude: 41.414908°
Longitude: -96.109136°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Blair Executive Airport

Blair Executive Airport (KBTA) is located in Blair, US at an elevation of 1,325 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 4,200 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,944 weather observations shows KBTA maintains VFR conditions 80.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBTA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 37 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -22°C (-8°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 6.3°C (43°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.19 to 30.79 inHg (989-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,944 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.