Baudette International Airport

KBDE / BDE

Baudette, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
10:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBDE 041053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC009 M06/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP194 T10561083 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,086 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,986 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,086 ft)
Pressure Alt
944 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,315 ft
ISA Deviation: -18.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BDE
12
30
13W
31W

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 5,499 ft 100 ft ASP 121°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
121° angle
13W/31W 6,000 ft 1,200 ft WATER
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBDE

5,365 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56%
MVFR
30%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
4.6%

Baudette International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 10.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.3%
NE
1.7%
E
8.1%
SE
13.4%
S
14.3%
SW
5.6%
W
18%
NW
20.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.5°C
Range: -34°C to 29°C
-34°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 13W/31W
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,365 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Baudette International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBDE
IATA Code: BDE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,086 ft MSL

Location

City: Baudette
Country: US
Latitude: 48.728401°
Longitude: -94.612198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,499 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13W/31W
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 1,200 ft
Surface: WATER
ILS: No

About Baudette International Airport

Overview

Baudette International Airport serves the northern Minnesota region near the US-Canada border, situated in Lake of the Woods County. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for a remote area characterized by wilderness and seasonal transportation challenges. The airport's international designation reflects its proximity to the Canadian border.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating 55.6% of the time. Winter presents significant challenges, with temperatures ranging from -34°C to 29°C and an average of -1.3°C. Marginal VFR conditions occur 28.8% of the time, while instrument flight rules are present 10.5% of the time, indicating the need for flexible flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two distinct runways: a 5,499-foot asphalt runway (12/30) and a 6,000-foot water runway (13W/31W), providing unique operational flexibility. Prevailing winds from the west (270°) average 8.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots. The airport's elevation of 1,086 feet MSL contributes to its operational characteristics in the northern Minnesota landscape.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. The average crosswind is minimal at 4.1 knots for the asphalt runway and 3.9 knots for the water runway. September through November offer the best visual flying conditions, with consistently favorable weather patterns and high visibility averaging 8.8 statute miles.

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
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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.