Albion Municipal Airport

KBVN

Albion, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 01:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
01:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
6 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBVN 290135Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM SCT012 OVC044 06/04 A3013 RMK AO2 T00550036

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,806 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
OVC 4,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,006 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,206 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Albion Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,400 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4400 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
960 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,806 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,604 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 957 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BVN
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
3,700 ft 60 ft CON 153°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBVN

15,090 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.7%
MVFR
11%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
3.7%

Albion Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 22.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.8%
N
16.6%
S
13.8%
W
3.1%
NE
4%
NW
17.5%
SE
13.1%
SW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 6°C
Range: -24°C to 36°C
-24°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 15,090 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Albion Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBVN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,806 ft MSL

Location

City: Albion
Country: US
Latitude: 41.728600°
Longitude: -98.055801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,700 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Albion Municipal Airport

Albion Municipal Airport (KBVN) is located in Albion, US at an elevation of 1,806 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 3,700 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,090 weather observations shows KBVN maintains VFR conditions 81.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBVN come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 9 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (22.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 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 -24°C (-11°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 6°C (43°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.1 to 30.75 inHg (985-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,090 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.