Bruce Campbell Field

KMBO / DXE

Madison, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 15:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
15:15Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
7 kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMBO 291515Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM BKN016 OVC033 26/23 A2993 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 326 ft
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
OVC 3,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,926 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,626 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Bruce Campbell Field is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,300 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 7 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (326 ft)
Pressure Alt
304 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,702 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MBO
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,444 ft 75 ft ASP 175°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMBO

8,643 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.3%
MVFR
15.2%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
2.3%

Bruce Campbell Field typically experiences VFR conditions 78.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 49.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 49.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.3%
N
6%
S
16.4%
W
4.3%
NE
1.1%
NW
7.2%
SE
2.4%
SW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 16°C
Range: -10°C to 34°C
-10°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,643 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bruce Campbell Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMBO
IATA Code: DXE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 326 ft MSL

Location

City: Madison
Country: US
Latitude: 32.438702°
Longitude: -90.103104°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 4,444 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bruce Campbell Field

Bruce Campbell Field (KMBO/DXE) is located in Madison, US at an elevation of 326 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 4,444 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 8,643 weather observations shows KMBO maintains VFR conditions 78.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KMBO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (49.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -10°C (14°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 16°C (61°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.58 to 30.59 inHg (1002-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,643 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.