Bemidji Regional Airport

KBJI / BJI

Bemidji, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
3 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
998 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBJI 102235Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM SCT040 SCT047 SCT055 17/17 A2946 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E T01740171

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,391 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 4,700 ft AGL
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,391 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,091 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,891 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bemidji Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,000 ft, scattered at 4,700 ft, scattered at 5,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 20:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
998 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
952 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,391 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,849 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,423 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBJI 101735Z 1018/1118 16011G18KT P6SM BKN025 TEMPO 1020/1022 4SM +TSRA BR BKN035CB FM102200 25014G22KT P6SM OVC100 FM111000 23008KT P6SM FEW250 FM111600 24014G22KT P6SM SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
10:00Z FM111000
+12h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BJI
07
25 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
5,699 ft 150 ft ASP 74°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
13/31 6,598 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
0.2 kt 3.0 kt
86° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBJI

18,202 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.1%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
4.7%

Bemidji Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 12.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
7%
N
7.8%
S
13.1%
W
17.4%
NE
3%
NW
18.3%
SE
14.3%
SW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.5°C
Range: -36°C to 32°C
-36°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

June May October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 18,202 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bemidji Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBJI
IATA Code: BJI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,391 ft MSL

Location

City: Bemidji
Country: US
Latitude: 47.509399°
Longitude: -94.933701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,699 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,598 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bemidji Regional Airport

Overview

Bemidji Regional Airport serves the northern Minnesota region, situated in Beltrami County near the city of Bemidji. Located at 1,391 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for a rural area known for its lakes and forests. The airport accommodates medium-sized aircraft with two substantial asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bemidji exhibit significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 63.4% of the time. Pilots can expect marginal conditions (MVFR) approximately 22% of observations, with instrument conditions (IFR/LIFR) occurring about 14.6% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -34°C to 30°C, with an average of -0.5°C, presenting potential challenging winter operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways aligned to optimize wind coverage: Runway 07/25 at 5,699 feet and Runway 13/31 at 6,598 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with average crosswind components of 6.1 knots and 3.7 knots respectively. Prevailing winds from the west (270°) at an average of 8.2 knots characterize the local wind environment.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with minimal fog (1.1%) and rare instances of visibility below 3 miles (2% of observations). September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and be prepared for rapid weather changes typical of northern Minnesota's climate.

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.