Baker City Municipal Airport

KBKE / BKE

Baker City, US

Last Updated
Apr 23, 19:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
19:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
5 kt
360°
10 SM
Visibility
3,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKE 231953Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM OVC038 08/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP182 T00830011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,373 ft
OVC 3,800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,173 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Baker City Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 5 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3800 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 04:00Z and 08:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
906 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,373 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,231 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,201 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBKE 231738Z 2318/2418 34013G22KT P6SM SCT050 FM240200 32009KT P6SM SCT035 PROB30 2404/2408 -SHRA SCT020 OVC035 FM241500 34011G20KT P6SM SCT150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM240200
+6h
VFR 320° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z PROB30
+8h
VFR
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKE
08
26
13
31
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 3,999 ft 140 ft ASP 97°
0.6 kt 5.0 kt
97° angle
13/31 5,095 ft 100 ft ASP 142°
3.9 kt 3.1 kt
142° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
4,359 ft 75 ft ASP 181°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBKE

6,280 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.9%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
4.4%

Baker City Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 32.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.7%
NE
3.6%
E
12.1%
SE
12.6%
S
9.5%
SW
6%
W
8.2%
NW
7.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.9°C
Range: -16°C to 29°C
-16°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,280 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Baker City Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKE
IATA Code: BKE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,373 ft MSL

Location

City: Baker City
Country: US
Latitude: 44.837299°
Longitude: -117.808998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,999 ft
Width: 140 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,095 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,359 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Baker City Municipal Airport

Overview

Baker City Municipal Airport serves eastern Oregon's Baker County, situated at 3373 feet mean sea level near the city of Baker City. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, featuring three asphalt runways ranging from 3999 to 5095 feet in length. Its strategic location and multiple runway configurations support diverse general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable visual flight rules (VFR) conditions, with 73.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Wind patterns are consistently southeast at an average of 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -9°C to 29°C, which can impact aircraft performance and necessitate careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation at 3373 feet MSL places it in a higher terrain environment typical of eastern Oregon's landscape. Three parallel runways (08/26, 13/31, and 17/35) provide operational flexibility, with all runways demonstrating 100% favorable wind alignment and relatively modest average crosswind conditions between 3.4 and 4.8 knots. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with minimal restrictions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. With low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR/LIFR at 12.8% combined), pilots can generally expect reliable visual approach opportunities. The multiple runway configuration allows for optimal wind-aligned approaches, with calm conditions present in 32.4% of observations.

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.