Burlington International Airport

KBTV / BTV

South Burlington, US

Last Updated
Apr 24, 13:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
13:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
9 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBTV 241354Z 31009KT 10SM SCT065 07/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP143 T00671044

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 335 ft
SCT 6,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,835 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Burlington International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 6,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 9 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 6,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating relatively dry 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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (335 ft)
Pressure Alt
313 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -567 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBTV 241120Z 2412/2512 35007KT P6SM FEW120 FM241600 35010G20KT P6SM FEW050 FM242300 01006KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM241600
+2h
VFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z FM242300
+9h
VFR 10° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTV
01
19
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 3,611 ft 75 ft ASP 351°
6.8 kt 5.9 kt
41° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
8,320 ft 150 ft ASP 131°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBTV

7,243 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.9%
MVFR
22.6%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
2.7%

Burlington International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.1% 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: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 15.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.7%
N
19.6%
S
24.6%
W
6.8%
NE
4%
NW
14.1%
SE
4.7%
SW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.2°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: 3.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,243 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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
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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.