Block Island State Airport

KBID / BID

Block Island, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:56Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
6kt
50°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.24
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBID 160856Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM SCT009 17/16 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP241 6//// T01670156 55004 PNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 108ft
SCT 900ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,008ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.24 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.13 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (108 ft)
Pressure Alt
-212 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 54 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BID
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
2,502 ft 100 ft ASPH-E 84°
↑ 3.9kt ↔ 4.6kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Block Island State Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBID
IATA Code: BID
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 108 ft MSL

Location

City: Block Island
Country: US
Latitude: 41.168446°
Longitude: -71.578631°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 2,502 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASPH-E
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Block Island State Airport

Block Island State Airport (KBID/BID) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Block Island, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 108 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (10/28) with ASPH-E surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.