Blair Executive Airport

KBTA

Blair, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 22:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
22:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
3 kt
360°
10 SM
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBTA 292215Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM BKN065 OVC080 17/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 T01671041

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,325 ft
BKN 6,500 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,825 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,325 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Blair Executive Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 6500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating very dry conditions.

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
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
974 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,325 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,183 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,741 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTA
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
4,200 ft 100 ft CON 137°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBTA

15,283 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
12%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
3.5%

Blair Executive Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 12.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.1%
NE
6%
E
7.1%
SE
8.7%
S
23.8%
SW
6.1%
W
6.6%
NW
14.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.1°C
Range: -22°C to 35°C
-22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 15,283 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blair Executive Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBTA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,325 ft MSL

Location

City: Blair
Country: US
Latitude: 41.414908°
Longitude: -96.109136°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Blair Executive Airport

Blair Executive Airport (KBTA) is located in Blair, US at an elevation of 1,325 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 4,200 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,283 weather observations shows KBTA maintains VFR conditions 80.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBTA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9 knots and recorded gusts up to 37 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -22°C (-8°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 7.1°C (45°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.19 to 30.79 inHg (989-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,283 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.