Boscobel Airport

KOVS

Boscobel, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1028 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOVS 110153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP288 T00500000

Weather Briefing

VFR

Boscobel Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of 0°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
1028 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (673 ft)
Pressure Alt
231 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -807 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OVS
02
20
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,660 ft 58 ft ASP 17°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
17° angle
07/25 5,000 ft 75 ft ASP 67°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
67° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOVS

6,261 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.7%
MVFR
24.2%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
3.8%

Boscobel Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 40.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 40.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
6.8%
E
3.8%
SE
0.4%
S
7.2%
SW
14.2%
W
12.6%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.8°C
Range: -29°C to 32°C
-29°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.1%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

October February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,261 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Boscobel Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOVS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 673 ft MSL

Location

City: Boscobel
Country: US
Latitude: 43.160198°
Longitude: -90.675499°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,660 ft
Width: 58 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Boscobel Airport

Boscobel Airport (KOVS) is located in Boscobel, US at an elevation of 673 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (02/20, 07/25), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 63.7% of the time based on 6,261 observations, KOVS requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.1% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 5.1% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 6.1% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KOVS come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (40.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 07/25 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 October, February, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -29°C (-20°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 2.8°C (37°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.25 to 30.82 inHg (991-1044 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,261 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.