Burlington Municipal Airport

KBUU

Burlington, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 23:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
23:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
8 kt
120°
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBUU 112315Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT070 BKN110 10/02 A3026 RMK AO2 T00970016 PWINO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 779 ft
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,779 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,779 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Burlington Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 8 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture 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
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (779 ft)
Pressure Alt
427 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 14 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUU
01
19
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 2,477 ft 130 ft GRS 12°
2.5 kt 7.6 kt
108° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
4,300 ft 75 ft ASP 109°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBUU

14,013 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.4%
MVFR
18.2%
IFR
6%
LIFR
4.4%

Burlington Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 23.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
4.3%
E
7%
SE
3.8%
S
10.6%
SW
12.7%
W
16.2%
NW
14.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -18°C to 31°C
-18°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 14,013 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Burlington Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBUU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 779 ft MSL

Location

City: Burlington
Country: US
Latitude: 42.690701°
Longitude: -88.304604°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 2,477 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 4,300 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Burlington Municipal Airport

Burlington Municipal Airport (KBUU) is located in Burlington, US at an elevation of 779 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 11/29), with the longest at 4,300 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,013 weather observations shows KBUU maintains VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBUU come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (23.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, February, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -18°C (-0°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 4.7°C (40°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.22 to 30.75 inHg (990-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,013 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.