Eastern Sierra Regional Airport

KBIH / BIH

Bishop, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:56Z

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Current Weather

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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
10 kt
150° G19 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBIH 042056Z AUTO 15010G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP118 T01781022 58031
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
877 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,124 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,102 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,452 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD KBIH 042106Z 0421/0518 16010G16KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM042300 25012KT P6SM FEW100 FM050100 34020G30KT P6SM FEW100 FM050700 33015G25KT P6SM FEW100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+2h
VFR 250° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM050100
+4h
VFR 340° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM050700
+10h
VFR 330° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BIH
07
25
12 ✈️
30
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 5,566 ft 100 ft ASP 90°
5.0 kt 8.7 kt
60° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
7,498 ft 100 ft ASP 135°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
16/34 5,600 ft 100 ft ASP 181°
8.6 kt 5.2 kt
31° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBIH

4,133 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.4%
MVFR
4.6%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.4%

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 15.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
16%
NE
2%
E
1.7%
SE
13.7%
S
11.3%
SW
2.1%
W
12.7%
NW
25.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.3°C
Range: -12°C to 34°C
-12°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,133 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBIH
IATA Code: BIH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,124 ft MSL

Location

City: Bishop
Country: US
Latitude: 37.373100°
Longitude: -118.363998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,566 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,498 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Eastern Sierra Regional Airport

Overview

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport serves Bishop, California, located in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain region. As a medium-sized airport with three paved runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this mountainous area. The airport sits at a moderate elevation of 4,124 feet MSL, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KBIH are predominantly excellent for flying, with 93.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences northwest prevailing winds averaging 7.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -8°C to 34°C, which can impact aircraft performance and density altitude considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways offer flexible operational capabilities, with lengths ranging from 5,566 to 7,498 feet. Its location in the Sierra Nevada presents complex terrain considerations, with mountainous surroundings that can create localized wind and turbulence effects. Pilots should be prepared for potential mountain weather dynamics despite generally good visibility averaging 9.7 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with minimal average crosswind components. Runway 07/25 offers the most wind variability with an average 6.5-knot crosswind, while runway 16/34 provides the most consistent wind alignment. September, October, and December statistically offer the most reliable VFR flying conditions for arrivals and departures.

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

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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.