Broken Bow Municipal Airport

KBBW / BBW

Broken Bow, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
12:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
5 kt
260°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBBW 291253Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP228 T00220006

Weather Briefing

VFR

Broken Bow Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 5 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 2°C (36°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
936 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,547 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,315 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,366 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBW
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
4,203 ft 75 ft CON 149°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBBW

6,295 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.3%
MVFR
11.9%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
5.6%

Broken Bow Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 17.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.7%
N
16.8%
S
13%
W
8.2%
NE
3.9%
NW
17.4%
SE
12.3%
SW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.3°C
Range: -26°C to 35°C
-26°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,295 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Broken Bow Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBBW
IATA Code: BBW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,547 ft MSL

Location

City: Broken Bow
Country: US
Latitude: 41.436501°
Longitude: -99.642197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,203 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Broken Bow Municipal Airport

Broken Bow Municipal Airport (KBBW/BBW) is located in Broken Bow, US at an elevation of 2,547 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 4,203 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 6,295 weather observations shows KBBW maintains VFR conditions 75.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 12.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBBW come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 10.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 40 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (17.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -26°C (-15°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 5.3°C (42°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.15 to 30.68 inHg (987-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,295 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.