Boscobel Airport

KOVS

Boscobel, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 10:19Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
10:19Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
1 SM
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KOVS 271019Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BR OVC002 13/13 A3004 RMK AO2 T01280128

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 673 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
873 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Boscobel Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 200 feet and 1 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 1 SM. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is very low at 200 feet AGL (overcast), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. 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
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (673 ft)
Pressure Alt
561 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 483 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.7°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

8,625 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.8%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
3.6%

Boscobel Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 39.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 39.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
4%
N
6.9%
S
7.9%
W
12.2%
NE
6.4%
NW
8.3%
SE
0.5%
SW
14%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.5°C
Range: -29°C to 32°C
-29°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

May October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 8,625 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 67.8% of the time based on 8,625 observations, KOVS requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 10.9% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KOVS come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (39.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -29°C (-20°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 6.5°C (44°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.24 to 30.82 inHg (990-1044 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,625 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.