Branch County Memorial Airport

KOEB

Coldwater, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 09:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
09:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4 kt
60°
8 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOEB 270915Z AUTO 06004KT 8SM FEW012 17/16 A3002 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 959 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,159 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Branch County Memorial Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,200 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 16°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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (959 ft)
Pressure Alt
847 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,317 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OEB
04
22
07 ✈️
25
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 3,500 ft 75 ft ASP 34°
3.6 kt 1.8 kt
26° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
5,350 ft 75 ft ASP 64°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
16/34 2,400 ft 190 ft GRS 162°
0.8 kt 3.9 kt
102° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOEB

19,522 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.4%
MVFR
19.4%
IFR
5%
LIFR
2.1%

Branch County Memorial Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
6%
E
9.8%
SE
11.8%
S
14.1%
SW
22%
W
19.1%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -25°C to 31°C
-25°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 19,522 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Branch County Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOEB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 959 ft MSL

Location

City: Coldwater
Country: US
Latitude: 41.933399°
Longitude: -85.052597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,350 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,400 ft
Width: 190 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Branch County Memorial Airport

Branch County Memorial Airport (KOEB) is located in Coldwater, US at an elevation of 959 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (04/22, 07/25, 16/34), with the longest at 5,350 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 19,522 weather observations shows KOEB maintains VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 19.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KOEB come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, June, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 7°C (45°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.11 to 30.68 inHg (986-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 19,522 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.