Burlington Alamance Regional Airport

KBUY

Burlington, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 16:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
16:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
270°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBUY 271654Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM FEW110 30/23 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP172 T03000228

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 617 ft
FEW 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,617 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 6 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 11,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (617 ft)
Pressure Alt
475 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,423 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUY
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 52°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBUY

7,773 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.8%
MVFR
12.2%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
4.4%

Burlington Alamance Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 29.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.1%
N
13.7%
S
13.6%
W
10.2%
NE
7.1%
NW
7.7%
SE
2%
SW
13.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.6°C
Range: -13°C to 38°C
-13°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

June April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,773 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Burlington Alamance Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBUY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 617 ft MSL

Location

City: Burlington
Country: US
Latitude: 36.048500°
Longitude: -79.474899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Burlington Alamance Regional Airport

Burlington Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY) is located in Burlington, US at an elevation of 617 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 7,773 weather observations shows KBUY maintains VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBUY come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (29.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, April, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 12.6°C (55°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.37 to 30.58 inHg (995-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,773 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.