Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field

KBOI / BOI

Boise, US

Last Updated
Apr 23, 19:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
19:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
12 kt
310° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
4,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBOI 231953Z AUTO 31012G16KT 10SM BKN048 12/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01170017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,871 ft
BKN 4,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,671 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 12 knots with gusts to 16 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component (gusting to 8 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4800 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 2°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.

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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
921 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,871 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,759 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,088 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBOI 231738Z 2318/2418 32012G22KT P6SM SCT060 FM240300 29007KT P6SM SCT080 FM241600 31010G19KT P6SM SCT150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM240300
+7h
VFR 290° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BOI
09
27 ✈️
10L
28R ✈️
10R
28L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,000 ft 75 ft ASP 105°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 28R
10,000 ft 150 ft ASP 115°
10.4 kt 6.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 28L
9,763 ft 150 ft ASP 115°
10.4 kt 6.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBOI

7,026 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.6%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
3.3%

Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 19.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.8%
NE
2.4%
E
9.1%
SE
26.9%
S
6.8%
SW
2.7%
W
10.9%
NW
15.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.8°C
Range: -9°C to 31°C
-9°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 10L/28R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,026 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBOI
IATA Code: BOI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,871 ft MSL

Location

City: Boise
Country: US
Latitude: 43.564400°
Longitude: -116.223000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10L/28R
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 9,763 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field

Overview

Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field serves as a medium-sized airport located in Boise, Idaho, situated at an elevation of 2,871 feet MSL. The airport offers three asphalt runways, providing flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types. Its strategic location supports both civilian and potential military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Boise Air Terminal demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 82.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Temperatures range from -6°C to 31°C, with an average of 7.8°C. Pilots can expect southeast winds averaging 6.7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 21.3% of the time and maximum gusts up to 26 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three parallel runways with similar wind characteristics, all showing 100% favorable wind alignment. Runway lengths vary from 5,000 feet to 10,000 feet, accommodating diverse aircraft types. The terrain surrounding Boise Air Terminal presents typical high-desert characteristics, which can influence local wind patterns and visibility conditions.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with only 4% of observations showing conditions below 3 miles. Pilots should note September, October, and December as optimal VFR months. The runways have consistent crosswind averages between 3.4 and 4.1 knots, providing predictable approach and landing conditions for most aircraft.

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.