Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

KBTR / BTR

Baton Rouge, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
12:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3 kt
130°
5 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBTR 051253Z 13003KT 5SM BR FEW004 OVC009 20/19 A3009 RMK AO2 CIG 007V013 SLP189 T02000194

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 70 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
OVC 900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
470 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
970 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (70 ft)
Pressure Alt
-103 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 514 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBTR 051120Z 0512/0612 13005KT P6SM BKN009 BKN014 OVC026 FM051600 15007KT P6SM BKN011 BKN018 FM051800 16007KT P6SM FEW024 SCT035 FM060800 13005KT P6SM BKN008 BKN017 FM061100 14005KT 5SM BR BKN005 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:36Z BASE
+0h
IFR 130° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
16:00Z FM051600
+3h
MVFR 150° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
18:00Z FM051800
+5h
VFR 160° 7 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 6,900 ft 150 ft CON 43°
0.2 kt 3.0 kt
87° angle
04R/22L 3,799 ft 75 ft ASP 43°
0.2 kt 3.0 kt
87° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
7,004 ft 150 ft ASP 133°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBTR

4,928 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.7%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
7.9%
LIFR
5.6%

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.4% 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: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 19.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.4%
NE
12.8%
E
13.4%
SE
8.7%
S
11.7%
SW
7.8%
W
6%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 17°C
Range: -7°C to 34°C
-7°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,928 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.