Baker City Municipal Airport

KBKE / BKE

Baker City, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
17:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
11 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKE 041753Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM BKN033 OVC060 07/05 A2980 RMK AO2 RAE50 SLP094 P0002 60008 T00670050 10078 20061 58013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,373 ft
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,673 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,373 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
897 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,373 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,501 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,351 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBKE 041733Z 0418/0518 16008KT 6SM -RA BR SCT008 OVC025 FM042000 33012KT 6SM -RA BR SCT010 OVC025 FM042200 34011KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 PROB30 0422/0504 33012G22KT 4SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC025 FM051200 33012G20KT P6SM SCT020 OVC035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:53Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain, Mist
20:00Z FM042000
+2h
MVFR 330° 12 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain, Mist
22:00Z FM042200
+4h
VFR 340° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
22:00Z PROB30
+4h
MVFR 330° 12 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 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
Active: 08
3,999 ft 140 ft ASP 97°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
13/31 5,095 ft 100 ft ASP 142°
9.3 kt 5.8 kt
32° angle
17/35 4,359 ft 75 ft ASP 181°
3.6 kt 10.4 kt
71° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBKE

5,002 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75%
MVFR
13.2%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
5.2%

Baker City Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.1% 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, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 33.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.5%
NE
3%
E
12.2%
SE
13.4%
S
9.6%
SW
6.1%
W
8.3%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.3°C
Range: -16°C to 29°C
-16°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,002 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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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.