Burlington International Airport

KBTV / BTV

South Burlington, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
17:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
10 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBTV 041754Z 20010KT 10SM BKN200 04/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP226 4/008 T00441011 10044 21022 58018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 335 ft
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,335 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (335 ft)
Pressure Alt
73 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,167 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBTV 041732Z 0418/0518 20008KT P6SM SKC FM050700 00000KT 6SM BR SCT070 FM050900 00000KT 3SM BR BCFG BKN025 FM051200 34005KT 3SM BR BKN016 FM051400 33007KT P6SM BKN016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTV
01
19 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,611 ft 75 ft ASP 351°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
15/33 8,320 ft 150 ft ASP 131°
3.6 kt 9.3 kt
69° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBTV

5,668 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.1%
MVFR
23.7%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
1.6%

Burlington International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 16.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.4%
NE
4.3%
E
6.5%
SE
4.7%
S
23.8%
SW
5%
W
7.1%
NW
14%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.3°C
Range: -24°C to 28°C
-24°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,668 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Burlington International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBTV
IATA Code: BTV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 335 ft MSL

Location

City: South Burlington
Country: US
Latitude: 44.471901°
Longitude: -73.153297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,611 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 8,320 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Burlington International Airport

Overview

Burlington International Airport serves the greater Burlington, Vermont area as a medium-sized airport located in South Burlington. Situated at 335 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for northwestern Vermont, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KBTV are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 67.1% of observations supporting VFR operations. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -21°C to 28°C, with an average temperature of 3°C. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 01/19 at 3,611 feet and Runway 15/33 at 8,320 feet. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at 180 degrees, with an average speed of 8.2 knots and occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 14.9% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind (3.9 knots for 01/19 and 4.4 knots for 15/33). Visibility averages 8.8 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility, with 4.5% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles and 2.4% experiencing fog conditions.

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.