Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

KBTR / BTR

Baton Rouge, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
3 kt
40°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBTR 100953Z 04003KT 10SM FEW014 22/22 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02170217

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 70 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,470 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,400 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,400 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (70 ft)
Pressure Alt
-43 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 814 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBTR 100520Z 1006/1106 15004KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTR
04L ✈️
22R
04R ✈️
22L
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
6,900 ft 150 ft CON 43°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
3,799 ft 75 ft ASP 43°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
13/31 7,004 ft 150 ft ASP 133°
0.2 kt 3.0 kt
93° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBTR

7,815 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.9%
MVFR
17.2%
IFR
8%
LIFR
4.9%

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 16.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
14.9%
N
13.1%
S
14.5%
W
5%
NE
12.5%
NW
4%
SE
12%
SW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.8°C
Range: -7°C to 34°C
-7°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,815 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBTR
IATA Code: BTR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 70 ft MSL

Location

City: Baton Rouge
Country: US
Latitude: 30.533199°
Longitude: -91.149597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 6,900 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 3,799 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,004 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Overview

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport serves the Baton Rouge metropolitan area in Louisiana, situated at 30.533199, -91.149597 with an elevation of 70 feet MSL. As a medium airport, it supports diverse aviation operations with three runways accommodating different aircraft types and missions. The airport's strategic location provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 72.1% of observations reporting VFR weather. The airport experiences mild temperature variations, ranging from -3°C to 34°C, with an average of 17.9°C. September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions, while visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility due to fog (4.1% of observations).

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface compositions: Runway 04L/22R is concrete, while 04R/22L and 13/31 are asphalt. Prevailing winds are from the North at an average of 6.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 20.8% of the time. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.6 to 4.4 knots.

Approach Considerations

Wind conditions strongly favor all three runways, providing flexible approach options for pilots. Runway 04L/22R offers the longest surface at 6,900 feet, providing ample landing and takeoff distance for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during approximately 4.1% of observations and plan accordingly, particularly during periods of potential fog or marginal VFR conditions.

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
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.