Bay City Regional Airport

KBYY / BBC

Bay City, US

Last Updated
Jun 26, 22:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
22:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 27°C
12 kt
150°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBYY 262215Z AUTO 15012KT 9SM FEW031 31/27 A2997 RMK AO2 T03110275 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 45 ft
FEW 3,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,145 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bay City Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,100 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 12 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,100 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 27°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (45 ft)
Pressure Alt
-8 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,923 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BYY
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
5,107 ft 75 ft ASP 133°
11.3 kt 4.1 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 - KBYY

18,588 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
1.5%

Bay City Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 13.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.6%
N
12.5%
S
21.2%
W
1.1%
NE
9.8%
NW
3%
SE
23.9%
SW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.5°C
Range: -5°C to 33°C
-5°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 18,588 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bay City Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBYY
IATA Code: BBC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 45 ft MSL

Location

City: Bay City
Country: US
Latitude: 28.973301°
Longitude: -95.863503°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,107 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bay City Regional Airport

Bay City Regional Airport (KBYY/BBC) is located in Bay City, US at an elevation of 45 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 5,107 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 18,588 weather observations shows KBYY maintains VFR conditions 81% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBYY come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 8 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -5°C (23°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 20.5°C (69°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.53 to 30.63 inHg (1000-1037 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 18,588 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.