Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport

KBWG / BWG

Bowling Green, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 3 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
14 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBWG 041553Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP215 T02170150
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (547 ft)
Pressure Alt
285 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,256 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBWG 041123Z 0412/0512 19009KT P6SM BKN040 OVC080 FM041700 21012G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM042300 20007KT P6SM BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
17:00Z FM041700
+2h
VFR 210° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+8h
VFR 200° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BWG
03
21 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 29°
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
12/30 3,955 ft 150 ft ASP 120°
4.8 kt 13.2 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBWG

5,019 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
20.3%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
2.7%

Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 31.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
10.2%
E
5.6%
SE
2.7%
S
13.6%
SW
13.1%
W
9%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.7°C
Range: -13°C to 34°C
-13°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,019 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBWG
IATA Code: BWG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 547 ft MSL

Location

City: Bowling Green
Country: US
Latitude: 36.964500°
Longitude: -86.419701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 3,955 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport

Overview

Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport serves the Bowling Green area in Kentucky, providing a critical medium-sized aviation facility for regional transportation. Located at 36.964500, -86.419701 with an elevation of 547 ft MSL, the airport offers two asphalt runways supporting various general aviation and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 71% of observations showing clear weather and only 9.1% of time under IFR or LIFR rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the southwest at an average of 6.8 knots, with temperatures ranging from -12°C to 34°C. September, January, and October represent the most favorable VFR months for flying.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Runway 03/21 measures 6500 ft in length, while Runway 12/30 provides a secondary 3955 ft option. The airport's moderate elevation and balanced wind conditions make it suitable for a variety of aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components of 3.5 kt on Runway 03/21 and 4.9 kt on Runway 12/30. Visibility averages 9 statute miles, with only 2.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Fog occurs in just 2.5% of observations, suggesting generally reliable approach 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

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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.