Boca Raton Airport

KBCT / BCT

Boca Raton, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:36Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
10:36Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
10 kt
80° G15 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBCT 041036Z AUTO 08010G15KT 10SM FEW045 23/20 A3016 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,513 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (13 ft)
Pressure Alt
-220 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 743 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCT
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
6,276 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBCT

3,354 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.2%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.6%

Boca Raton Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 8.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
8.3%
E
23.4%
SE
14%
S
4.3%
SW
4.2%
W
9.2%
NW
14.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.1°C
Range: 1°C to 35°C
1°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,354 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Boca Raton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBCT
IATA Code: BCT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Boca Raton
Country: US
Latitude: 26.378500°
Longitude: -80.107697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,276 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Boca Raton Airport

Overview

Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) serves southeast Florida as a medium-sized airport located in Palm Beach County. Situated at 13 feet mean sea level with coordinates 26.378500, -80.107697, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for the Boca Raton metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

With 92.1% VFR days, Boca Raton offers consistently favorable flying conditions. Wind patterns predominantly from the east at an average of 9.3 knots create stable atmospheric conditions, with temperatures ranging from 6°C to 35°C and an average of 24.9°C. Visibility typically exceeds 9.8 statute miles, making it an amenable airport for visual flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 6,276 feet with an asphalt surface. Its low elevation and coastal location provide predictable wind characteristics, with winds favorable for runway 05/23 nearly 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of just 5.9 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during November, December, and January, with minimal probability of instrument meteorological conditions. The consistent eastern wind pattern and long runway provide straightforward approach opportunities, with only 2.3% of observations indicating IFR conditions and a negligible 0.2% experiencing low IFR status.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.