Boundary County Airport

K65S

Bonners Ferry, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 10:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
10:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K65S 301015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3024 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Boundary County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
946 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,337 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,015 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,256 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
65S
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 4,000 ft 75 ft ASP 38°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
38° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K65S

14,968 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.7%
MVFR
15.7%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
5.8%

Boundary County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 65.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 65.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.1%
NE
1.5%
E
2.3%
SE
1%
S
7.8%
SW
11.6%
W
1.7%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.8°C
Range: -12°C to 29°C
-12°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 14,968 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Boundary County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K65S
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,337 ft MSL

Location

City: Bonners Ferry
Country: US
Latitude: 48.725800°
Longitude: -116.294998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Boundary County Airport

Boundary County Airport (K65S) is located in Bonners Ferry, US at an elevation of 2,337 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,968 weather observations shows K65S maintains VFR conditions 72.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K65S come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (65.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 4.8°C (41°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.01 to 30.69 inHg (982-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,968 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.