Blythe Airport

KBLH / BLH

Blythe, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
22:52Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
9 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBLH 042252Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02891033
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (399 ft)
Pressure Alt
497 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,273 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBLH 041729Z 0418/0518 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM050300 22006KT P6SM SCT200 SCT250 FM051100 32011KT P6SM SKC FM051600 34018G28KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+4h
VFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
11:00Z FM051100
+12h
VFR 320° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BLH
08
26
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 6,543 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
0.0 kt 9.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,800 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
8.9 kt 1.6 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 - KBLH

4,000 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97.5%
MVFR
1.2%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.5%

Blythe Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 22% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 22%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.2%
NE
3.7%
E
3.7%
SE
6.6%
S
11.5%
SW
11.1%
W
10.7%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.3°C
Range: 1°C to 40°C
1°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

February March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,000 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blythe Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBLH
IATA Code: BLH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 399 ft MSL

Location

City: Blythe
Country: US
Latitude: 33.619202°
Longitude: -114.717003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,543 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,800 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Blythe Airport

Overview

Blythe Airport serves the southeastern California region near the Arizona border, located in a desert environment. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Blythe metropolitan area and surrounding rural communities. The airport's elevation of 399 feet MSL and strategic location make it an important regional aviation resource.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Blythe Airport are predominantly VFR, with 96.8% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. Winds typically originate from the north at an average of 6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 5°C to 40°C, with an average of 19.8°C, presenting potential density altitude considerations for pilots during summer months.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 08/26 at 6,543 feet and 17/35 at 5,800 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Average crosswind components are relatively low, measuring 4.4 knots for runway 08/26 and 2.9 knots for runway 17/35, which provides consistent operational flexibility for aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring in only 0.9% of observations). October, December, and September represent the most consistently favorable VFR months. Pilots should note the calm wind conditions occur in 23.1% of observations, which may impact runway selection and approach planning.

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.